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Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill Passes First 2 Stages
The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill passed its first 2 stages and approval for accelerated passage at a Northern Ireland Assembly sitting yesterday.
Covid-19 Update from Dept for Communities
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Minister pays tribute voluntary and community sector efforts Minister strengthens protections for private renters Hardship fund for...
Reminder to Landlords – Check your Property Insurance if your property is vacant
Warning for all Landlords to check their Property Insurance. Part of all Property Insurance is a section that requires you to notify your Insurer if your property is vacant. Some will allow a void of 30 days others 60 days. It is essential that you notify your insurer...
COVID-19 Discretionary Housing Payment available to some tenants due to change of circumstances
If your tenant’s circumstance has changed due to the effects of COVID-19 and they were able to pay rent before the lockdown then they may be entitled to receive 13 weeks full rent payment from NI Housing Executive as part of their Universal Credit claim.
Department for Communities Publishes COVID-19 Guidance for Private Rentals
The Department for Communities this morning published its COVID-19 guidance for private rented sector landlords and tenants in Northern Ireland.
Department for Communities Responds to our COVID-19 Questions
We wrote to the Department for Communities on 26th March requesting responses to some issues arising from the Coronavirus pandemic affecting rentals in Northern Ireland. We’ve received the following responses which are set out under the specific points we raised…
Universities warn of going bust without emergency funds
Report from BBC News: Coronavirus: Universities warn of going bust without emergency funds
Student Rents and COVID-19
A tenant recently asked the Student Union for advice on what efforts are being made by them for students in non-Queens Accomodation and was told the following:- "......Queen’s Accommodation gave students the option to end their tenancies without financial penalty as...
Radio Ulster to tackle subject of Students rents Saturday 11 April 2020
The Radio Ulster programme You and Yours is to tackle the subject of Student Rents on Saturday 11 April at 9.30am as one of the burning issues in the present crisis. Why not tune in Missed the programme - you can listen here...
Gas Safety Register update their information on Gas Safety Checks
GSR updated their website late yesterday regarding Gas Safety Checks and working in people’s homes during the Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic. See the following link: https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/covid-19-advice-and-guidance/landlords/ This new...