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.

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.