Guide to the Private Tenancies Order

The Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006 came into operation on 1st April 2007 and is the first major piece of legislation concerning the private rented sector in Northern Ireland to be passed for almost 30 years.

This comprehensive guide provides an essential overview of the 2006 Order which is divided into 6 Parts, 75 articles and 5 Schedules.

The Order covers:

• Obligations of landlords and tenants
• Unfitness and disrepair
• Certificates of fitness and rent control
• Amendments to the Rent (NI) Order 1978
• Miscellaneous matters
• Role of the rent officer and rent assessment committee
• Repeals of other legislation.
• This guide is essential for anyone working as a welfare rights/housing
• advisor, estate agent/letting agent or in the legal profession.