Publications

A good practice guide for breathing new life into cities and towns in Northern Ireland.

The Housing Benefit Decision Makers Guide is a number of reference volumes for Decision Makers on the interpretation of Housing Benefit Legislation
 

This is a template of a Rent Book that can be used for private renting purposes either by the landlord or tenant.

This list of standard items provided in the furnished property should be agreed, signed and dated both by the landlord/agent and the tenant/tenants.

It will serve as a check list when ending the tenancy should a dispute arise as to the condition of the contents.

This guide is intended to assist landlords and letting agents understand their statutory obligations under Consumer Protection Legislation.

This document contains government’s proposals for development of the public realm in Belfast city centre to achieve world class standards in urban design, maintenance and management of the streets and public squares at the heart of the city.

This information circular was to inform Chief Executives of the powers and responsibilities of District Councils being able to issue prohibition notices for sports grounds if they are of the opinion that spectators are likely to be at risk of injury.

A publication on the principles and priorities for the development of public libraries in Northern Ireland.

This Guide to The Unauthorised Encampments (NI) Order 2005 (the Order) has been prepared for the information of public authorities or other parties that may be involved in dealing with issues relating to unauthorised encampments.

Sets out the guidelines to make cities, towns and neighbourhoods more inspiring and welcoming, through good architecture, landscape and urban planning.

Build heritage, technical guidance note 14 on the conservation of historical glass.

Build heritage, technical guidance note 35 on fanlights.

Build heritage, technical guidance note 39 on stonework repairs.

Build heritage, technical guidance note 48 on windows and doors.

Build heritage, technical guidance note 54 on glazed external protection for windows.

This Internal Business Security Handbook provides general advice and information about internal business security. Most sections in this handbook apply to everyone, but some apply only to line managers. These are indicated in the appropriate sections.

The Regulatory Framework for Registered Housing Associations in Northern Ireland sets out arrangements to enable the Department to improve accountability of RHA.

Guidance on meeting UK government commitments in respect of Irish and Ulster Scots.

This document is produced by the Department and provides guidance on best practice in finance and governance in the voluntary and community sector.

Inventory of the Heritage Gardens of Northern Ireland.