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  • Help and advice for private rented tenants, social housing tenants and owner occupiers

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    • Housing
    The department aims to support social housing providers and their tenants, private housing owners and private rented tenants by publishing relevant policy documents on issues such as information, advice and assistance available.  

    More in this topic

    • Private rented sector
    • The Rent Officer
    • Housing Fitness Standard
    • Housing Rights
    • The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)
    • Supporting people and homelessness

    Related to Help and advice for private rented tenants, social housing tenants and owner occupiers

    Most recent publications

    • Amendments to the Landlord Registration Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 - screening

      Published 4 February 2026
    • The Houses in Multiple Occupation Fees Amendment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 - Regulatory Impact Assessment

      Published 29 July 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Consultation on Amendments to the Landlord Registration Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

      Published 2 March 2026 Closes 27 April 2026
    • Consultation on notice to quit periods

      Published 5 January 2026 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Housing and Health Ministers welcome “life-changing” benefits of home adaptations through Disabled Facilities Grant

      Published 13 April 2026
    • Lyons launches consultation on Landlord Registration Scheme

      Published 2 March 2026
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request.

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