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Catch up on recent changes in the housing sector in Northern Ireland

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Housing assessments and help with housing costs: rules for children living between two homes

 Our helpline has recently noted an increase in calls from people seeking advice on whether a child should be included as part of their household for benefits and housing applications.

This professional resource focuses on legislation and decision-makers' guidance on this issue.

Private Tenants and Discrimination

This professional resource explores: 

  • equality legislation in Northern Ireland
  • types of discrimination
  • discrimination issues in the private rented sector                    

Rate Rebate Scheme  

This is a guide to the Rate Rebate Scheme. Rate Rebate can help Universal Credit claimants to pay their rates.   

Private Tenancies Act (NI) 2022 – The roll out so far

This professional resource provides a summary of changes that have been introduced by the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, and those that are yet to come into place. 

A Guide to Discretionary Housing Payments

This guide provides information on when a DHP can be awarded and how to challenge a DHP decision. 

Temporary accommodation: Statutory duties and review procedures

This professional resource explains temporary accommodation duties and how to challenge offers of unsuitable temporary accommodation at different stages of a homelessness application.

Housing help for people seeking asylum

Housing options for women who have experienced domestic abuse

This professional resource provides advice on the housing options available to women experiencing domestic abuse or violence.

Group 2 of Fundamental Review of Allocations

An overview of recent changes to the Housing Selection Scheme and how they will be implemented. 

Fundamental Review of Allocations

An overview of recent changes to Housing Selection Scheme and how they will be implemented.