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Landlord repossession - the impact on tenants Landlord_repossession_factfile 185.75 Kb Please note that this replaces the earlier version of the fact file, available from Housing Rights Service in September 2009 Ombudsman for Estate Agents Ombudsman for Estate Agents Factfile 76.72 Kb Since 1st October 2008, the Estate Agents (Redress Scheme) Order 2008 has required all estate agents to register with a redress scheme which has been approved by the Office of Fair Trading. One such scheme is the Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA). This fact file provides an overview of the scheme and also looks at the Code of Practice for Letting Agents, which is overseen by the OEA. Local Housing Allowance This fact file gives a brief overview of the new Local Housing Allowance (LHA) which came into effect in Northern Ireland on 7 April 2008. Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006 This factfile gives an overview of the first major piece of legislation concerning the private rented sector in Northern Ireland to be passed for almost 30 years.
Civil Partnerships
From 5th December 2005, same-sex couples in Northern Ireland will, for the first time, be able to apply to have their relationships recognised in law by virtue of the Civil Partnership Act 2004. Once registered, civil partners will generally enjoy the same rights and responsibilities of married couples. |