# Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, Section 30: Overview of this Part


This Part applies to all occupation contracts, and in particular—
(a) it requires landlords to give contract-holders a written statement setting out the terms of the occupation contract,
(b) it addresses deposits given to landlords by contract-holders, and provides that deposits must be held in an authorised deposit scheme,
(c) it makes provision about occupation contracts that have more than one contract-holder,
(d) it gives contract-holders a right to occupy their home without interference from the landlord,
(da) it prohibits landlords from interfering with contract-holders having children live with or visit them, or claiming benefits,
(e) it prohibits anti-social behaviour and certain other kinds of conduct by contract-holders and other occupants and visitors,
(f) it prohibits dealing with an occupation contract, but this is subject to exceptions relating to sub-occupation contracts, transfers of the contract and succession to the contract,
(g) it addresses seeking and giving landlord's consent, and
(h) it addresses compensation which contract-holders may be entitled to under this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/1/section/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/renting-homes-wales-act-2016/section-30
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