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Housing advice for Northern Ireland

Welcome to Housing Advice NI

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. 

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LATEST: Private tenancy tips

Our adviser Victoria talks through the top tips for tenants she wishes she'd known when she started renting

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LATEST: New rules for HMOs

A new system of rules and management requirements for shared housing came into effect on 01 April 2019. Find out what this will mean for tenants and landlords.

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LATEST: Reclaim your letting fees

A recent court judgment ordered an estate agent to repay fees to a tenant. The court held that the tenant had a right to reclaim these fees under the terms of the Commission on Disposals of Land Order (NI) 1986. We've drafted a letter to help you reclaim any fees that you have paid to agents. 

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Renting privately?
Knowing your rights and your responsibilities makes life much easier.
Do it yourself
Calculators, letter templates and tools to help you solve your housing problems
Confused about points?
Learn more about the points system and your other housing options if you don't have enough points for a social tenancy
Sorting out repairs in your home
Understand your rights and your responsibilities when it comes to having repairs carried out in your home.
Advice for landlords
Everything you need to know if you're renting a property to tenants in Northern Ireland
Help with debt, repossession and eviction
There are practical steps you can take if you've fallen into debt and are at risk of losing your home. The sooner you act, the more options you'll have.