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Mortgage Charter addresses borrowers’ fears but does not help homeowners already in arrears
Mortgage Charter addresses borrowers’ fears but does not help homeowners already in arrears … Yesterday, the UK Government published the Mortgage Charter. It aims to help homeowners who have seen interest rates steadily rise to 5% over the last 18 months. …
Landlord responsibilities
Landlord responsibilities … As well as keeping to the terms of your tenancy agreement, you must comply with specific legal responsibilities. If you do not, you can be fined by the local council or taken to court. … You might not think of yourself as a …
Response to Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’
Response to Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’ … At this vital juncture, we also think there are opportunities to set the housing sector on the right course by strengthening the priority and …
Universal Credit decisions on contrived tenancies
Universal Credit decisions on contrived tenancies … Universal Credit may refuse a claim for help to pay a person’s housing costs if they think that a tenancy is not a genuine commercial relationship between a landlord and a tenant or they believe the …
A welcome judicial review decision on intimidation points
A welcome judicial review decision on intimidation points … The High Court has allowed a judicial review into the Housing Executive’s decision not to award intimidation points to a homeless applicant. Background to application for judicial review The …
Press release - Average Belfast rent now at £1,102 per month: Housing charity urges struggling private renters to seek help and access financial support scheme
Press release - Average Belfast rent now at £1,102 per month: Housing charity urges struggling private renters to seek help and access financial support scheme … A leading housing advice charity has called on renters in Northern Ireland to seek help if …
Ending a private tenancy
Ending a private tenancy … There are many reasons for a private tenancy to end. Get advice before leaving a private tenancy if you have nowhere else to go. How the tenancy ends will depend on whether it is: a fixed term tenancy a periodic tenancy a …
Leaving a private tenancy early
Leaving a private tenancy early … Before leaving a tenancy, tenants must give their landlord written notice. The amount of notice they must give depends on how long they have lived in the property. However, if a tenant signed a tenancy agreement, they …
New electric safety requirements for private tenancies
New electric safety requirements for private tenancies … New Regulations require all private tenancies to meet electrical safety standards. The regulations aim to increase safety in private rented homes. The Department for Communities (DfC) has produced …
Can landlords turn away renters with children or pets?
Can landlords turn away renters with children or pets? … Demand for private tenancies in Northern Ireland is at an all-time high.[1] Renters face stiff competition when applying for homes . Some renters are struggling to arrange a viewing or get their …