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Eligibility on grounds of behaviour

Eligibility on grounds of behaviour … The Housing Executive can find someone ineligible for housing and homelessness help if they’ve engaged in ‘unacceptable behaviour’. Behaviour is unacceptable if the Housing Executive is satisfied that at the time of …

Priority need test

Priority need test … A pregnant person is in priority need. The Housing Executive will ask for confirmation of pregnancy. This can include proof that this person has had antenatal care. The Housing Executive should consider any other factor that gives the …

Restricted cases

Restricted cases … A restricted case is one where a household’s homelessness or priority need status comes from a restricted person in the household. A restricted person is a person who is ineligible for assistance and is subject to immigration control …

Intentionally homeless test

Intentionally homeless test … The Housing Executive does not have a duty to provide accommodation to someone who is intentionally homeless. They must provide the person with advice and assistance to find their own accommodation. They may do this by …

Legal disclaimer and copyright

Legal disclaimer and copyright … Disclaimer  The information on this site gives only general guidance on the law as it relates to Northern Ireland. It should not be regarded or relied upon as a complete or authoritative statement of the law. It is your …

Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement … Introduction Modern Slavery is the  illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain .  This serious criminal activity includes human trafficking, slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour. The Modern …

Our funding

Our funding … Our core service Our core funding comes from the Department for Communities. Project funding We receive funding from different sources for specific projects.  housingrights.org.uk/housingadvice is funded by the Northern Ireland Housing …

Finding a private rental

Finding a private rental … Taking on a tenancy … any damage laundry facilities smoke alarms and fire escapes phone and internet connections mould or flaking paint – this can be a sign of damp appliances – for example, washing machine, cooker washing …

Certificates and paperwork

Certificates and paperwork … Your landlord is legally required to give you the following certificates and paperwork: a tenancy information notice an energy performance certificate deposit protection information a gas safety record (if applicable) a …

Response to Programme for Government Draft Outcomes Framework

Response to Programme for Government Draft Outcomes Framework … As a charity working towards a vision of when everyone has a home, Housing Rights works daily to improve the wellbeing of our clients by preventing and alleviating homelessness. A high-level …