Group 4. Information for tenants and prospective tenants: requirements on landlords (Amendments 15, 16)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:42 pm on 28 November 2017.

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Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour 5:42, 28 November 2017

Thank you. This group of amendments relates to the requirements of landlords in respect of the provision of information for tenants and prospective tenants. These amendments ensure that landlords, in giving the information to their tenants, have regard to their needs and provide information in an appropriate way. 

I share Bethan Jenkins’s wish to ensure that tenants receive clear and appropriate information, and I would like to thank Bethan for bringing forward these amendments. I know that she's been highly engaged with this Bill throughout and will be disappointed not to be able to be here today.

Whilst there are a number of equality and well-being duties that apply in this area, the extent to which they apply will depend on the nature of the landlord, and potentially the tenants. I'm keen to do all we can to ensure that all tenants affected by the legislation have appropriate information that meets their needs. I'm therefore happy to see this extra reassurance on the face of the Bill and ask Members to support amendments 15 and 16.