Blog
10/06/2015
Introduction
Earlier this year Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Teather introduced a Private Members' Bill to Parliament – the Tenancies (Reform) Bill – in an attempt to ban so called 'retaliatory' or 'revenge' evictions.
Backed by a range o... read more »
10/06/2015
Your landlord probably has extra legal responsibilities if the house or flat you share with other tenants is a house in multiple occupation (HMO).
Extra legal protection in shared housing
Your landlord has extra legal responsibilities if the home... read more »
10/06/2015
Your home is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if both of the following apply:
at least 3 tenants live there, forming more than 1 household
you share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities with... read more »
Your rights and responsibilities You’ll have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant in privately rented property.
Your rights As a tenant, you have the right to: live in a property that’s safe and in a good state of... read more »
10/06/2015
Repairs
What your landlord must do
Your landlord is always responsible for repairs to:
the property’s structure and exterior
basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary fittings including pipes and drains
heating and hot water
gas appliance... read more »
10/06/2015
Landlord and tenant responsibilities
Under the conditions of the tenancy agreement, both the tenant and the Housing Executive or housing association have responsibilities for carrying out repairs to properties.
Who is responsible?
Tenant and ... read more »
