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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...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update
From HMRC On 27 March I emailed you to advise that the latest guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme had been published at the links below, and we committed to keep you regularly updated. I can now confirm that the employer guidance and guidance for...
Gas Safety Advice for Landlords from Health and Safety Executive NI
How do you stand if your tenant is self isolating and you can’t get in to do your Gas Safety Check. What if you cannot find a tradesman who is calling Gas Safety inspections non=-essential work and not carrying these checks out
How are Applications for HMO Licences affected by COVID-19
Got an HMO Renewal of Licence coming up? – How is this affected by Covid 19
UK Government issue a comprehensive Guidance Document for Landlords and Tenants
The UK Ministry of Housing have produced a comprehensive Guidance Document for Landlords and Tenants during this period of Covid-19. Nothing has been produced by Northern Ireland Executive s yet but we are hoping like this will be available soon for NI. A copy of...
LANI Comment to BBC in relation to student rents
The BBC Article with LANI Comment can be found by copying and pasting the link below into your internet browser. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52040432