Written in 2014.

For the first time in Northern Ireland, all private landlords are required to submit information about themselves and their rental properties to the Landlord Registration Scheme Register. 

• The legislative background to the Landlord Registration Scheme; 
• Requirements of the Scheme; 
• The experience of landlord registration in other jurisdictions; 
• Role of local councils and other relevant statutory bodies; 
• Penalties for failing to comply with the Scheme.