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Renting law to tackle rogue landlords, Welsh government claims Renting law to tackle rogue landlords, Welsh government claims
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Rogue landlords will be tackled by a new law to make renting a home simpler, the Welsh government has said.Rogue landlords will be tackled by a new law to make renting a home simpler, the Welsh government has said.
Landlords who fail to maintain their properties will no longer be able to evict tenants who complain, and domestic abusers can be evicted without making the rest of the family homeless.Landlords who fail to maintain their properties will no longer be able to evict tenants who complain, and domestic abusers can be evicted without making the rest of the family homeless.
Communities Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Renting Homes Bill would make renting "clearer and easier for all".Communities Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Renting Homes Bill would make renting "clearer and easier for all".
But some charities fear it will end the six month protection for new tenants.But some charities fear it will end the six month protection for new tenants.
Shelter Cymru and Citizens Advice Cymru have warned it could lead to an increase in early evictions in the private rental sector.Shelter Cymru and Citizens Advice Cymru have warned it could lead to an increase in early evictions in the private rental sector.
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The changes will mean:The changes will mean:
Ms Griffiths said: "Reforming Wales' rented housing sector will make a difference to over one million people in Wales and create a modern and successful rented housing sector."Ms Griffiths said: "Reforming Wales' rented housing sector will make a difference to over one million people in Wales and create a modern and successful rented housing sector."
She will tell AMs about the bill in the Senedd on Tuesday.She will tell AMs about the bill in the Senedd on Tuesday.