If you are a landlord who doesn’t carry out tenant-find or property management duties, you do not need to apply for a license but must still register. You will also need to appoint a letting agent who does have a license to manage the property.
However, if you do carry out these duties, then you need to apply for a landlord licence and undertake the required landlord training.
If you have an agent who carries out these duties, they need to apply for an agent licence. They also have to complete approved agent training.
It’s worth noting that an agent is not simply defined as a traditional commercial agent. They could be a relative, friend, spouse or other person or organisation that carries out letting and management activities on your behalf. In these instances, they would need a Rent Smart Wales agent licence.