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WATCH VIDEO: Rent increases explained for landlords in Wales

If you are a landlord, tenant, or contract-holder in Wales, understanding the legal process for increasing rent is important. There are strict rules around fixed-term contracts, notice periods, and how often rent can be increased.

In this video I cover the 6 most important things to know about rent increases in Wales, including a few lesser-known quirks that many people are not aware of. 

Topics covered

  • Can landlords increase rent during a fixed-term contract?
  • The correct rent increase notice landlords must serve
  • The minimum notice period required in Wales
  • The 12-month rule for rent increases
  • Whether tenants (contract-holders) can challenge a rent increase
  • The impact of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

If you have questions about rent increases, landlord responsibilities, or tenant rights in Wales, feel free to get in touch with me at nikki.lewis@cpshomes.co.uk.

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22 April 2026

The information contained within this article was correct at the date of publishing and is not guaranteed to remain correct in the present day.

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