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Advertisment in a local paper as part of an HMO Application/Renewal
It would appear from members completing an HMO application that the requirement to ensure that an Advertisment in the local paper indicating that you have made an HMO application for all Landlords submitting an HMO Application be it a new or a renewing HMO application...
Advice for Students re Covid – to stay or go home?
The Public Health Agency has produced information for Students with a 7 Step guideline on What to do if they or someone they have been with tests positive for Covid19. This can be found at the following link (Highlight and open link below to view)...
Does your tenant need advice on Benefits, debt and money advice
Does your tenant need advise on benefits, debt and money advice AdviceNI the independent network can provide benefit checking - further details can be found by clicking here
National Minimum Wage webinars – elements of pay that cause the most confusion
Wages can be complex and different elements of pay affect the National Minimum Wage differently. Misunderstanding of what can be included in minimum wage calculations is a common cause of underpayment – even amongst employers who think they are paying minimum wage...
Got Employees working from home – HMRC
If you’ve asked your employees to work from home, and you’ve not reimbursed them already, your employees may be entitled to claim tax relief on additional household expenses they’ve incurred, such as heating and lighting. From 6 April 2020, this tax relief is based on...
Have you renewed your landlord registration?
Have you renewed your landlord registration? Landlord registration has now been operational in NI for over 6 years. Registration is mandatory and landlords are required to renew their licence every 3 years. The register issues a renewal notice to the landlord before...
Assessing and Sustaining Tenancies in the Private Rented Sector: Scoping Report
Housing Rights Service has received research funding from NIHE under the Homelessness Prevention Fund 2019/20 as a scoping project to inform innovation in future service delivery by understanding the practical support needs of low income private tenants. A copy of the...
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars from HMRC
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 October mean that employers will need to fund 20% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours they do not work and continue to pay their National Insurance and pension contributions. The scheme closes on...
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars – HMRC
COVID-19 Support Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 October mean that employers will need to fund 20% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours they do not work and continue to pay their National Insurance and pension contributions. The...
New measures introduced by Belfast City Council to combat Anti Social Behaviour
New measures have been introduced by Belfast City Council to combat Anti Social Behaviour in HMO Propertues. Following an incident relating to your property a brief report will be emailed to you, as the landlord, to advise that the council has attended the property...