Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
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In Northern Ireland, the Department for Communities is responsible for private tenancies legislation; the courts are responsible for administering it; and the local councils are responsible for enforcing it.
The Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
The Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 received Royal Assent on 27 April 2022 and makes changes to the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.
There are 12 sections to the Act, click on the link for each section below to find out more.
| Section | Section name | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenant to be given notice regarding certain matters | 1 April 2023 |
| 2 | Tenant to be given notice regarding certain past matters | 1 April 2023 |
| 3 | Tenant to be provided with a receipt for payment in cash | 1 April 2023 |
| 4 | Limit on tenancy deposit amount | 1 April 2023 |
| 5 | Increase in time limits for requirements relating to tenancy deposits | 1 April 2023 |
| 6 | Certain offences in connection with tenancy deposits to be continuing offences | 1 April 2023 |
| 7 | Regulation of Rent | 1 April 2025 |
| 8 | Fire, Smoke, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms | 1 December 2024 |
| 9 | Energy Efficiency Regulations | In progress |
| 10 | Electrical Safety Standards Regulations | 1 April 2025 |
| 11 | Notice to Quit Periods for Landlord and Tenants | In progress |
| 12 | Payment Options for Tenants – Report laid and published | Complete |
If a tenant believes that a landlord has committed any of the offences mentioned in any of sections of The Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 they should contact the Environmental Health Department at their local council.