As of April 1st, 2007, no new tenancy of a dwellinghouse can be a protected or statutory tenancy. Existing tenancies retain their status and protections. Protected and statutory tenancies are subject to rent control. The tenant generally has security of tenure for life. The tenancy may potentially be passed to a family member on death. […]
Northern Ireland law on private tenancies was reformed in 2006. The legislation applies to tenancies for terms less than 99 years. It does not apply to tenancies where the landlord is the Crown, a government department, or a housing association or the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. It does not apply to holiday lettings. The landlord […]
Regulations may prescribe dwelling houses of a class or description for the purpose of the following provisions as to fitness and rent control where a dwelling house was constructed before 6 November 1956 or provided by conversion of a building that was constructed before that date which is not prescribed and in respect of which […]