AQW 27096/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline what support is available to renters who face a no fault eviction.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 14 May 2025

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Tabled
14 May 2025
Answer due by
30 May 2025
Answered
25 June 202542 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

Those receiving a Notice to Quit from private rented sector accommodation may avail of homelessness assistance under the Housing (NI) Order 1988. This includes households considered to be threatened with homelessness within 28 days.

As set out in the Order, a household may be owed the full housing duty and can avail of support including temporary accommodation and storage of belongings where appropriate.

All households approaching the Housing Executive for support, regardless of whether they are owed the full housing duty, are entitled to advice and assistance, including information relating to housing options and signposting to other relevant support.

My Department also funds Housing Rights which provides a wide range of services including helplines. It also provides a meditation service to help landlords and tenants resolve issues and sustain tenancies.

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