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Occupation contract review Wales — check the written statement before you sign or rely on it
Use this page for Welsh residential renting documents. Vordex checks Renting Homes Wales wording, written statements, standard and secure occupation contracts, converted contracts, contract-holder labels, Welsh model written statements structure, deposits, repair duties, fitness for human habitation, variations and termination notices.
Last reviewed 9 May 2026. Vordex gives contract analysis and general information, not legal advice.
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This page is for property in Wales. Welsh occupation contracts use their own statutory language and should not be reviewed as if they were England ASTs or Scotland PRTs.
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What the Vordex tenancy review checks
The Wales scan is built around Renting Homes terminology and model written statements structure rather than imported England tenancy wording.
✓BLUE
Written statement and key matters
Checks whether the written statement identifies the dwelling, occupation date, rent, landlord, contract-holder, deposit and required information in a coherent Welsh format.
- written statement status
- occupation date
- landlord information
✓GREEN
Standard, secure and converted contracts
Identifies whether the document is a standard occupation contract, secure occupation contract, converted occupation contract or a template using the wrong tenancy label.
- standard contract
- secure contract
- converted contract clues
✓YELLOW
Fundamental, supplementary and additional terms
Reviews whether the terms appear to follow the Welsh model written statements hierarchy and whether altered terms improve or weaken the contract-holder’s position.
- fundamental terms
- supplementary terms
- additional terms
✓RED
Zombie English template language
Flags Section 21, AST, tenant-only terminology, English prescribed information references and other wording that suggests the document was not adapted for Wales.
- Section 21 wording
- AST labels
- English-only notices
✓AMBER
Deposit clauses and payment terms
Checks deposit amount, protection language, return and deduction wording, holding deposit wording and whether the clause fits a Welsh standard occupation contract.
- deposit protection
- deduction reasons
- holding payment treatment
✓GREEN
Fitness for human habitation and repairs
Reviews whether the contract reflects landlord repair duties, FFHH obligations, access for repairs and attempts to make the contract-holder responsible for landlord duties.
- FFHH wording
- repair standard
- access and notice
✓AMBER
Variation clauses
Checks whether the landlord can change supplementary or additional terms, whether notice and preliminary notice wording exists, and whether fundamental term changes are restricted.
- unilateral change wording
- preliminary notice
- fundamental term limits
✓RED
Termination and notice wording
Reviews contract-holder notice, landlord possession wording, Section 173-style no-fault wording, breach notices and whether the contract gives less protection than the Welsh framework.
- section 173 references
- six-month notice issues
- breach and serious rent arrears
Red flag checklist
Issues to spot before you sign, pay or renew
These are the Welsh occupation contract issues Vordex treats as urgent before a contract-holder signs or relies on a written statement.
The document says AST, Section 21 or “tenant” throughout
Not every label invalidates a contract, but heavy English wording is a strong sign that the Welsh framework may not have been properly applied.
No written statement or unclear 14-day timing
The Welsh written statement replaces the old tenancy agreement concept and should be checked for required terms and timing.
The contract-holder cannot tell which terms were changed
Modified fundamental or supplementary terms should be identifiable and should not quietly reduce statutory protection.
Variation clause lets the landlord change anything on one month’s notice
Vordex checks whether the clause respects limits on varying fundamental terms and gives proper explanatory notice.
Repair wording makes the contract-holder fix structural problems
The scan flags clauses that shift FFHH or structural repair obligations onto the occupier.
No-fault termination wording is shorter than the Welsh framework
Section 173-style wording and landlord break clauses need careful Welsh-specific review.
Deposit deductions are open-ended or penalty-like
The clause should connect deductions to rent, damage, cleaning, missing items or other real losses, with scheme wording where applicable.
Converted contract still reads like a pre-December 2022 tenancy
Older agreements may have converted into occupation contracts, so Vordex flags documents that never updated their terminology.
Legal framework
The jurisdiction-specific framework Vordex checks against
The Wales page is separate because Renting Homes Wales replaced most tenancy and licence language with occupation contracts and written statements.
§BLUE
Occupation contracts replaced most Welsh tenancies and licences
Vordex checks whether the document uses the correct contract-holder structure and whether it is standard, secure or converted.
§GREEN
Written statement matters
The scan checks the written statement, key matters, terms hierarchy and whether required information appears to be missing.
§YELLOW
Fitness for human habitation and repair duties
Vordex reviews FFHH and repair wording so the contract does not wrongly transfer landlord obligations to the contract-holder.
§AMBER
Termination is Welsh-specific
The page checks Section 173-style no-fault notices, breach wording, serious rent arrears, contract-holder notice and court/possession language.
Consolidation
What changed from the old Welsh page
The Wales page now stays focused on occupation contracts instead of acting as a generic UK tenancy review page.
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Welsh model wording
The scan emphasises written statement structure, key matters, fundamental terms, supplementary terms and additional terms.
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Converted contracts
The page now explicitly handles older documents that converted after Renting Homes Wales came into force.
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FFHH and repair duties
Fitness and repairs are treated as core Welsh red flags, not generic maintenance copy.
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Termination and notices
Section 173, breach, serious rent arrears and contract-holder notice wording are reviewed in the Wales framework.
Competitor gap
Why this page is structured differently
Many contract checking tools still ask users to upload a “tenancy agreement” and then produce generic UK wording. This Wales page uses occupation-contract language from the start, which is the key SEO and trust gap for Welsh rental documents.
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Uses Welsh labels first
Contract-holder, written statement and occupation contract wording are not treated as afterthoughts.
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Flags zombie English templates
Section 21 or AST language becomes a risk signal, not a default assumption.
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Checks terms hierarchy
Fundamental, supplementary and additional terms are reviewed as part of the clause scan.
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Transparent fixed pricing
The CTA does not hide behind a callback form or quote request.
Pricing
Start with Detailed Analysis, or use Basic for quick triage
Detailed Analysis is recommended where the written statement has been modified, converted or copied from an English template.
Detailed Analysis
£17.99
Primary option. Deeper clause-level analysis, jurisdiction routing, risk explanations and practical questions to raise before signing.
- Clause-level risk analysis
- Jurisdiction-specific flags
- Red flag checklist
- Upload tenancy, deposit or guarantor wording
Basic Tenancy Agreement Check
£7.99
Secondary option. A faster scan for straightforward agreements where you want quick issue spotting before deciding what to do next.
- Quick tenancy agreement check
- Highlights obvious problem clauses
- Good for simple pre-signing triage
- Upgrade if deeper review is needed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common Wales occupation contract questions before uploading the written statement.
Is a Welsh occupation contract the same as an English tenancy agreement?
No. Wales uses occupation contracts and written statements under Renting Homes Wales. The terminology and notice framework are different from England.
Can Vordex check a converted occupation contract?
Yes. Vordex checks whether an older tenancy or licence document appears to have converted and whether the written statement language has been updated.
What is the 14-day written statement issue?
For new Welsh occupation contracts, the written statement timing is a key compliance point. Vordex flags missing or late written statement concerns for review.
Does the scan check fitness for human habitation?
Yes. It checks FFHH wording, repair obligations, access for repairs and clauses that try to move landlord duties onto the contract-holder.
Why is Section 21 wording a red flag in Wales?
Section 21 is an England concept. A Welsh occupation contract using Section 21 language may be a recycled English template and should be reviewed carefully.
Does Vordex provide legal advice?
No. Vordex provides contract analysis and general information only, not legal advice.
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Disclaimer: Vordex gives contract analysis and general information to help you understand wording, risks and questions to raise. It is not a solicitor, does not represent you and does not provide legal advice. For legal advice on your specific rights, remedies, enforcement or litigation, speak to a qualified adviser or solicitor.