Rent Officer for Northern Ireland
The Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 came into effect on 1 April 2007. This legislation creates a new structure for the private rented sector in Northern Ireland. This includes a new system of rent control and a range of requirements which apply to all private tenancies commencing after 1 April.All registered tenancies can be viewed on the online Rent Register.
Due to essential maintenance, the rent register will not be available to view from 20 to 22 August 2008.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Information on the law relating to private tenancies can be downloaded from the Publications page. A series of booklets and information leaflets are also provided here.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for more information on a range of matters relevant to private tenancies.
Latest News
- 25/10/07 More information has been added to the Frequently Asked Questions section
- 01/04/07 Rent Officer for Northern Ireland website is launched
- 20/03/07 New law for private tenancies
