Welsh government consults on extending notice periods for converted periodic standard contracts

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The Welsh Government has called for views on the proposals to extend the notice period required for converted periodic standard contracts under section 173 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (RH(W)A 2016) from two months to six months. It is also asking for views on the proposal to bring the change into force six months after RH(W)A 2016 is brought into force on 1 December 2022. A converted periodic standard contract is one that converts from an existing periodic assured shorthold tenancy or licence when RH(W)A 2016 comes into force. The proposed change would align the minimum notice period required in relation to converted contracts with that applying to new periodic standard contracts that are agreed on or after 1 December. Comments can be submitted until 24 October 2022.