Section 21 Notice Validity

[Freedom2020]

Hi can anybody confirm or deny that a section 21 is invalidated if the landlord serving it is not Rent Smart Wales registered ?


Rent smart have sugested this is the case but stated they are could not give legal advise and confirm this when asked.



Many thanks

[des8]

In Wales Landlords need to be licenced under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, (or use an agent so licenced) .
Failure to comply with the legislation is an offence and non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution.

So you cannot serve a valid Section 21 notice until the property is registered and either you are licensed or you use a licensed agent

[Freedom2020]

Hi Des8,

Many thanks for the reply, The Agent is Licensed, Hower the landlord in Wales should also be registered (doesn't need a licence if using an agent who is) but has to register. They are not and this is the reason for my question.

[des8]

Sorry for misreading, but yes an unregistered landlord cannot rely on a section 21 notice

[Freedom2020]

Hi Des8,

Many thanks for confirmation.