Cardiff landlords: are you confident you’re following the new rules on abandoned rental properties?
The Renting Homes (Safeguarding Property in Abandoned Dwellings) (Wales) Regulations 2022 set out strict legal steps you must follow before reclaiming possession. Skip them — even by accident — and you could face serious legal trouble, delays, or financial loss.
Under these regulations, landlords in Wales are required to serve formal abandonment notices, safeguard tenants’ belongings, and follow clear timelines before taking back a property. It’s designed to protect both landlords and tenants, but it also means the old “assumed abandonment” approach is no longer enough.
At Rooms in Cardiff, we’ve seen too many landlords caught out by the new process — losing time, money, and peace of mind. Our expert letting team helps Cardiff landlords stay fully compliant while protecting their investments.
⚠️ Don’t Risk Getting It Wrong
Before you post that abandonment notice or clear a property, make sure you understand exactly what the law requires.
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