Terminology

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