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16/03/2022
New Bill To Protect Private Tenants Finalized
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has finalized a new Bill to protect tenants living in the private rented sector.
The Private Tenancies Bill increases protections for tenants in areas such as rent increases, safety checks, notice to quit periods and deposits, and lays the groundwork for further improvements in energy efficiency.
Minister Hargey said: "Protecting tenants is a priority for me. I have consistently stated my determination to ensure all rents are fair and tenants are protected in their homes. I will ensure we build further on the rent controls already secured. This Bill will deliver important protections with more reform to come.
"Everyone's home should be safe. Electrical safety checks and fire and carbon monoxide detectors, are basic safety requirements which have long been overdue.
"The Bill will provide enhanced protections for tenants when it comes to evictions."
The Minister also set out her ambitions for future reform in the sector on energy efficiency, fair rents, eviction rules and fitness standards.
Minister Hargey continued: "I have been clear that this Bill is the beginning of private rented sector reform. I have laid the foundations and further work is a priority for the department.
The Minister concluded: "This Bill will improve the standard of accommodation and the quality of life for those who have their homes in this sector."
The Private Tenancies Bill increases protections for tenants in areas such as rent increases, safety checks, notice to quit periods and deposits, and lays the groundwork for further improvements in energy efficiency.
Minister Hargey said: "Protecting tenants is a priority for me. I have consistently stated my determination to ensure all rents are fair and tenants are protected in their homes. I will ensure we build further on the rent controls already secured. This Bill will deliver important protections with more reform to come.
"Everyone's home should be safe. Electrical safety checks and fire and carbon monoxide detectors, are basic safety requirements which have long been overdue.
"The Bill will provide enhanced protections for tenants when it comes to evictions."
The Minister also set out her ambitions for future reform in the sector on energy efficiency, fair rents, eviction rules and fitness standards.
Minister Hargey continued: "I have been clear that this Bill is the beginning of private rented sector reform. I have laid the foundations and further work is a priority for the department.
The Minister concluded: "This Bill will improve the standard of accommodation and the quality of life for those who have their homes in this sector."
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