Housing Rights

The Department for Social Development "A Tenant Participation Strategy for NI 2015-2020"is out for consulation. Housing Rights Service and Supporting Communities NI have come together to offer a one day conference on 5 March to look at this issue.

There is still time to get 10% discount off your booking for HRS November conference focussing on the private rented sector.

Housing Rights Service has just launched a new video to help tenants make the most of living in the private rented sector. You can view the video at http://bit.ly/1mnWJGN

Housing Rights Service (HRS) has been working to improve lives by tackling homelessness and housing problems since 1964. The charity is celebrating 50 years of service by launching a vision of a Northern Ireland where everyone has a home.

On the day when the Northern Ireland Court Service released figures showing a 20% increase in the number of possession orders granted, local advice charity Housing Rights Service voices concern about the delay in setting up a Government task force.

A ‘mystery shopping’ survey of 40 lettings agents across Northern Ireland found that upfront fees of as much as £100 were demanded by some agents to cover routine services such as credit checks and general administration costs.

Housing Law in Practice NI
Housing Law in Practice NI is a unique online publication specifically designed for housing practitioners in Northern Ireland.

Second Edition June 2012

For a suggested donation of £40 to Housing Rights Service local homeowners get an hour long consultation with a Royal Society of Ulster Architect. At a time when many people aren't moving house this is a great way to add value to your home.

Housing Rights Service is in the process of producing a new guide on changes to welfare reform and housing.