Welcome to Housing Advice NI
Written and updated by Housing Rights and funded by the Housing Executive, Housing Advice NI is the home of independent housing advice in Northern Ireland.
Changes to notice to quit periods in Northern Ireland
You, and your landlord, have to give a certain amount of advance notice in writing if either of you want to end the tenancy. These notice periods changed in May 2022
Find out more about the changes to notice to quit
Help to pay the bedroom tax
You should get an extra payment if you get less help to pay your rent because of the bedroom tax. Some people lost these payments because they moved home. If this happened to you, your payment could start again in the next few weeks
Find out more about help to pay the bedroom tax
Having a problem in your rented home?
You can get help to sort out problems between you and your landlord if you are a private tenant. The Housing Mediation Service is a free service. We can speak to your landlord or agent if you are having a problem. We will help both of you work to an agreement.