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Catch up on recent changes in the housing sector in Northern Ireland

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Rate Rebate Scheme  

This is a guide to the Rate Rebate Scheme. Rate Rebate can help Universal Credit claimants to pay their rates.   

Private Tenancies Act (NI) 2022 – The roll out so far

This professional resource provides a summary of changes that have been introduced by the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, and those that are yet to come into place. 

Temporary accommodation: Statutory duties and review procedures

This professional resource explains temporary accommodation duties and how to challenge offers of unsuitable temporary accommodation at different stages of a homelessness application.

Group 2 of Fundamental Review of Allocations

An overview of recent changes to the Housing Selection Scheme and how they will be implemented. 

Housing options for women who have experienced domestic abuse

This professional resource provides advice on the housing options available to women experiencing domestic abuse or violence.

A Guide to Discretionary Housing Payments

This guide provides information on when a DHP can be awarded and how to challenge a DHP decision. 

Housing help for people seeking asylum

Fundamental Review of Allocations

An overview of recent changes to Housing Selection Scheme and how they will be implemented.