New law for Private Tenants
A new private tenancy law comes into operation in Northern Ireland on 1st April 2007. The Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006 is the first major piece of legislation to affect the sector in almost 30 years. It aims to tackle unfitness through a system of enforcement and rent control and will place additional requirements on landlords to provide tenants with certain information.
Finding out more about how the new law will affect you
For general information about the new law look at our Frequently Asked Questions
For practical advice visit www.housingadviceNI.org or call our Housing Advice Line 028 90245640 (Mon - Fri from 9.30am-1.30pm) where a specialist Adviser will deal with your query.
For a brief overview of the main changes our Fact File is available for download.
For more detailed information purchase our comprehensive Guide to the new legislation. This is essential reading for anyone working as a legal professional, welfare rights/housing adviser, landlord or letting agent.