Terminology

Page updated on: 02/10/2024

The introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 brought with it
numerous changes to terminology surrounding tenancies and contracts
in Wales.


This guide gives an overview of some of these key changes.

Old terminology

 

New terminology

Tenant 

Contract-Holder

Local authority or Residential Social Landlord

Community Landlord

Tenancy Agreement

Occupation Contract

Secure tenancy agreements

Secure contract

Tenancy agreements

Standard contract

Landlord

Private Landlord

Tenancy Terms and Conditions

Terms of the Contract