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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: Housing Rights is moving

From Monday 24 September, Housing Rights will be based at The Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF. Our telephone advice line is still 028 9024 5640.

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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LATEST: Universal Credit rolls out to Banbridge and Andersonstown

Banbridge and Andersonstown in Belfast are the latest areas to get Universal Credit. The benefit is being phased in across Northern Ireland, and is due to be completed by December. It replaces a number of existing benefits you might be getting now. 

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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.