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Protected tenancies
Protected tenancies … Protected tenancies are a particular type of private rented tenancy. They have certain characteristics that make them different to other private tenancies. For example: you will be restricted in the amount of rent you can charge a …
Returning tenancy deposits
Returning tenancy deposits … The scheme should return the agreed amount(s) within five working days. … The scheme will hold on to the disputed amount until the dispute is resolved. Each scheme has a dispute resolution mechanism to deal with disagreements …
Universal Credit for landlords
Universal Credit for landlords … Your tenants may need help with paying their rent. Usually, this means applying for Universal Credit. Some tenants will need to claim Housing Benefit instead of Universal Credit. … Tenants have to apply for Universal …
Threshold and Housing Rights launch first All-Island Private-Rented Sector Tenancy Survey research
Threshold and Housing Rights launch first All-Island Private-Rented Sector Tenancy Survey research … Tuesday, 27 January 2026: National housing charity Threshold, and Northern Ireland's leading housing advice charity Housing Rights, have today launched an …
Rent control
Rent control … The Rent Officer for Northern Ireland can restrict the amount of rent you can charge. This is called rent control. This can happen if: there is a protected tenancy , or the property does not meet fitness standards … Properties built …
Housing advice
Housing advice … Funding for the 'Housing advice' section of this site is provided by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive . … Your points determine where you are on the waiting list. Our advisers can help you work through your points and see if you …
Eviction from a private tenancy
Eviction from a private tenancy … If you’re a private tenant, your landlord can evict you. Legally, eviction is when you are removed from a property. Your landlord must follow a process that includes: giving you written notice, called ‘notice to quit’ …
Illegal eviction and harassment
Illegal eviction and harassment … It is illegal for your landlord to evict you without proper notice or a court order. Your eviction may be illegal if your landlord: does not give enough notice changes the locks while you are out or stops you from getting …
Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum
Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum … Join other housing advisers to discuss developments in housing. … The forum is an opportunity to Housing Rights members to meet and discuss developments in housing. It is also an opportunity for members to discuss …