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Response to Consultation on Amendments to the Landlord Registration Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

Response to Consultation on Amendments to the Landlord Registration Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 … Housing Rights broadly welcomes the proposals outlined in this consultation and considers them a positive step forward. We especially welcome …

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 …

Work with us

Work with us … We are a passionate team who work to keep people in their homes and help them with their housing problems. In addition to our advice and advocacy work, we undertake training, information, and policy work to try to improve conditions for …

Make a donation

Make a donation … We could all experience housing problems at some time. Relationship breakdown, being made redundant, or falling ill can all have a big impact on someone’s housing situation. Every year we help thousands of people to find solutions to …

People experiencing domestic abuse

People experiencing domestic abuse … You should always feel safe in your home, free from any abusive behaviour. Abusive behaviour can include physical violence, controlling behaviour, financial and sexual abuse. Remember, you are not to blame for any …

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 …

Kicked out of your home

Kicked out of your home … Losing your home because your parents, a partner, or someone else kicks you out is scary and unsettling. It might mean your finances change as well. Your rights depend on your situation. There are organisations that can help you …

Changes to Support for Mortgage Interest

Changes to Support for Mortgage Interest … The Loans for Mortgage Interest (Amendment) Regulations 2023 came into effect on 3 April 2023. These regulations change some of the rules for claiming Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI). The government hopes …

Fundraising

Fundraising … How you can support us There are lots of ways you can raise money for Housing Rights, such as: running the marathon hosting a coffee morning bag packing organising a family fun day hosting a raffle We’re here to help you …

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