Northern Ireland Executive
04 Apr 2023, 21 GMT+10
Department for Communities has issued a reminder to private landlords that new laws governing private tenancies in Northern Ireland came into effect on 1 April.
The Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) 2022 Act affects both landlords and tenants within the private rented sector, but the onus is firmly on landlords to adhere to the legislation.
A spokesperson for Department for Communities said:
"The new Private Tenancies Act came into effect on Saturday (1 April) and it is vital that private landlords are fully aware of the changes and adhere to their new responsibilities moving forward.
"If a private landlord is in any doubt about those responsibilities, they should consult and familiarise themselves with the new laws on the Department for Communities website.
"While tenants are not required to take any action, we would ask that they also familiarise themselves with the new rules."
The new legislation requires that private landlords take the following actions from 1st April 2023:
All private landlords who let a property under a private tenancy should also be registered under the Landlord Registration Scheme:
Tenants are not required to take any action but are advised to be aware of how the new law will affect them and their tenancies.
Detailed information is found here on the Private Tenancies Act :
If you are a tenant and struggling with finances, a range of information is available on income support, housing and other areas, through NI Direct:
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