About the Private Rented Strategy

Aim

To promote and sustain a healthy private rented sector in Northern Ireland, which offers choice and flexibility by influencing the supply of private rented accommodation and also encourages a better quality, better managed sector.

Objectives

To create a legislative structure for the private rented sector which addresses inequities and targets unfitness by:

• Making sure that landlords keep rented homes in good repair and charge reasonable rent

• Clarifying and promoting the rights and responsibilities of private rented sector landlords and tenants

• Improve housing conditions in the private rented sector

• Encouraging housing choice by promoting the private rented sector as a viable and affordable housing option

• Positively influencing the amount of accommodation available for private renting

• Promoting high standards of management within the private rented sector