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Policy & Research

Our policy work is based 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 read more about what we are striving to achieve in the coming year by downloading our policy priorities.

Below, you will find copies of policy briefings, consultation responses and research papers that Housing Rights has produced recently.

Private Tenants' Forum response to review of private rented sector

Consultation Response
January 2016

The Private Tenants' Forum responds to the Department for Social Development's review of the private rented sector and asks for further support to be given to tenants and landlords in this sector. 

PDF icon Private_Tenants_Forum_response_to_review_of_private_rented_sector_in_Northern_Ireland_Jan16.pdf

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Private Tenants Forum, Private Tenancies

Response to NIHE Financial Inclusion Strategy

Consultation Response
January 2016

Housing Rights supports the Housing Executive’s aim of tackling financial inclusion by improving their customers’ financial wellbeing. We view this strategy as a positive recognition by the Housing Executive of their role in supporting tenants in this area.

PDF icon Housing Rights Response to NIHE Financial Inclusion Strategy Jan16.pdf

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Money Matters, Social Tenancies, Policy

Housing Rights Policy Briefing on Letting Fees in Northern Ireland

Policy Briefing
January 2016

With the Department for Social Development's Review of the Private Rented Sector ongoing, Housing Rights has prepared a policy briefing on the need for improved regulations in the charging of letting fees in Northern Ireland.

PDF icon Housing Rights Policy Briefing - Update on Letting Fees Nov 15.pdf

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Private Tenancies, Affordability, Landlord

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme

Policy Briefing
November 2015

Housing Rights hopes that the operation of theTenancy Deposit Scheme, (the Scheme), which flows from the Private Tenancies (NI)Order 2006 will be addressed in the upcoming review of the Private Rented Sector. 

PDF icon Housing Rights Policy Briefing Tenancy Deposit Scheme.pdf

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Private Tenancies, Policy

Response to a Consultation on the Housing Executive’s Community Cohesion Strategy 2015-2020

Consultation Response
September 2015

Housing Rights welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Housing Executive’s consultation on Proposals for a Community Cohesion Strategy 2015-2020. Housing Rights believes a Strategy is essential; particularly against the backdrop of a changing society in Northern Ireland.

PDF icon Response to a Consultation on the Housing Executive’s Community Cohesion Strategy 2015-2020.pdf

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Social Tenancies, Policy

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