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Social tenants' rights
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Repairs
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when everyone has a home
when everyone has a home … Advice for tenants and homeowners about how to manage, afford and keep your home. … As the leading agency providing advice and information on housing in Northern Ireland, Housing Rights can help other professionals working in …
Buying your home
Buying your home … Only certain Housing Executive tenants can buy their social home. Housing association tenants are ineligible as the right to buy for housing association tenants ended in 2022. Buying your home is a big step. Once the sale completes, …
Issues with social security benefits
Issues with social security benefits … Renting to tenants on benefits can be straightforward. Payments can go directly to a landlord helping to reduce the risk of arrears. But you should be aware of some issues that can arise and how to handle them. … …
Carrying out repairs
Carrying out repairs … Your tenants should let you know as soon as possible when repairs are needed. You should also do regular inspections to check for signs of damage or disrepair. This will help keep your property safe and avoid any problems getting …
Council enforcement
Council enforcement … Landlords must make sure a property meets minimum fitness and safety standards. If you do not carry out essential repairs, your tenants may ask the local council to intervene. … If your tenants think your property does not meet …
HMO definition
HMO definition … A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a type of shared housing. Landlords of HMOs have extra legal responsibilities. A landlord of a HMO must have a valid licence before letting out the property. … You should be aware of whether your …
HMO standards
HMO standards … You must ensure: rooms must have enough natural light there is artificial lighting throughout the property light switches are easily accessible … You must make sure that: rooms must have windows that open rooms with an open flue gas …
Dealing with rent arrears
Dealing with rent arrears … Late or unpaid rent can have a huge effect on your own finances. Try to deal with rent arrears as soon as possible. It will be harder for tenants to repay arrears if they have missed several rent payments. … Contact your …