Renting in Cardiff
Cardiff Council · Wales
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Cardiff.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£850 - £1,200
Estimated 30,000 private rented properties in the Cardiff area.
HMO Rules in Cardiff
Wales requires all landlords and agents to register with Rent Smart Wales and obtain a licence before letting or managing properties. Cardiff has an Article 4 direction in Cathays, Gabalfa, Plasnewydd, and Roath restricting new HMO conversions.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Cardiff Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Cardiff, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
029 2087 2087
Contact via website
Council Website
www.cardiff.gov.ukTenant Advice in Cardiff
Local Advice Line
Shelter Cymru: 0800 495 495
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
- Rent Smart Wales (landlord and agent registration)
Rental Market in Cardiff
2-Bed Rent
£950
/month
Avg Yield
5.8%
Growth (YoY)
5.6%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Cardiffor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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