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Renters’ Voice research shows impact of cost of living crisis on private renters
Renters’ Voice research shows impact of cost of living crisis on private renters … Renters’ Voice carried out a survey in October 2022 to find out how the cost of living crisis has impacted private renters. We followed this up with another survey in …
Housing Rights awarded funding for new programme
Housing Rights awarded funding for new programme … Housing Rights is one of six organisations who have each received £25,000 from the Community Foundation’s Community Solutions to Housing and Homelessness programme. The money will fund a new housing and …
Report identifies housing cost as key contributor to cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland
Report identifies housing cost as key contributor to cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland … Last week The Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) published its report ‘ The cost of living crisis across the devolved nations: How rising costs are hitting …
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 …
PRESS RELEASE: Vital fund to prevent homelessness at risk of running out
PRESS RELEASE: Vital fund to prevent homelessness at risk of running out … Leading housing advice charity, Housing Rights has expressed deep concern about the risk of homelessness to people renting their home from private landlords, following news that a …
Changes to Rate Rebate applications make it easier for private tenants to get help with paying rates
Changes to Rate Rebate applications make it easier for private tenants to get help with paying rates … Tenants and homeowners entitled to Universal Credit can apply for a Rate Rebate . Rate Rebate is a benefit that can help people to pay rates. When …
Press release: 82% of private renters in NI face shortfall between their housing benefit and cost of rent
Press release: 82% of private renters in NI face shortfall between their housing benefit and cost of rent … New figures obtained by Housing Rights from the Department for Communities show that 82% of all private renters in receipt of Local Housing …
Policy and research
Policy and research … Our policy work is informed on the experiences of people who contact us for advice. We work on their behalf to secure positive changes to housing legislation, policy and practice in Northern Ireland You can find copies of policy …
Reaching resolutions through mediation
Reaching resolutions through mediation … Jakob, a private tenant, contacted the Housing Mediation Service after he realised he had been paying too much rent. He was getting Universal Credit, a benefit that pays one amount to cover living expenses and a …
Environmental policy
Environmental policy … Housing Rights is committed to making a positive contribution to the protection of our environment. In addition to adhering to all relevant environmental legislation and regulations we are committed to minimising our impact on the …