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Guarantor advice and tips

4 May 2022

A guarantor is someone who has agreed to pay rent if the tenant falls into arrears. They are also usually responsible for any damage to the property caused by the tenant.

In the next few weeks students will begin signing up to tenancies in the private rented sector for the next academic year. Most will have to provide a guarantor. It’s important to understand what that involves before signing any agreement. 

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Private Tenancies, Practical tips

New law changes notice to quit periods for private tenants in Northern Ireland

29 April 2022

The Private Tenancies Act (NI) 2022 received royal assent on 27 April 2022. 

The only immediate change this new legislation brings is to notice periods for private tenancies which change on 5 May 2022. 

New notice to quit periods from 4 May

From May 5 2022 landlords will have to give 

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Legislation, Private Tenancies

New approach to Discretionary Housing Payments

8 April 2022
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Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) will now focus on sustaining tenancies and preventing homelessness. This means the Housing Executive will pay people more in DHPs and pay these for longer.

We were part of a group who worked with the Housing Executive on a review of these payments. We're hopeful the change will give much needed help to renters in Northern Ireland.

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Benefits, Private Tenancies, Affordability

Homelessness strategy focuses on ending homelessness together 

4 April 2022

The newly published homelessness strategy for 2022 to 2027 focuses on preventing homelessness. It has 3 objectives 

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Homelessness

Notice to Quit Periods to change from 5 May 2022

25 March 2022
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Last week the Private Tenancies Bill passed its final stage and is waiting for royal assent. The only immediate change this will bring is to notice periods for private tenancies.

From May 5 2022 landlords will have to give

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Legislation, Regulation, Private Tenancies, Policy, NI Assembly, Adviser

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