Renters' Voice
@rentersvoice.bsky.social
Group for private renters who want to make renting in Northern Ireland better for everyone. Supported by @housingrightsni & funded by CFNI
If you are a renter & want to get involved or find out more - send a message & we'll get back to you!
If you are a renter & want to get involved or find out more - send a message & we'll get back to you!
*NEW BLOG POST*
The Renters’ Rights Act does not apply to Northern Ireland, but in our latest Renter' Voice blog post we explore its changes & what we believe should be considered to strengthen the protection of private renters in NI.
www.housingrights.org.uk/professional...
The Renters’ Rights Act does not apply to Northern Ireland, but in our latest Renter' Voice blog post we explore its changes & what we believe should be considered to strengthen the protection of private renters in NI.
www.housingrights.org.uk/professional...
December 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
*NEW BLOG POST*
The Renters’ Rights Act does not apply to Northern Ireland, but in our latest Renter' Voice blog post we explore its changes & what we believe should be considered to strengthen the protection of private renters in NI.
www.housingrights.org.uk/professional...
The Renters’ Rights Act does not apply to Northern Ireland, but in our latest Renter' Voice blog post we explore its changes & what we believe should be considered to strengthen the protection of private renters in NI.
www.housingrights.org.uk/professional...
Renters' Voice hoping everyone stays safe during Storm Bram. Whether you're a Renter, social tenant or a home owner be careful.
We've gathered some useful numbers below but for further information please check the Met Office website ow.ly/g57w50XG9Xy
We've gathered some useful numbers below but for further information please check the Met Office website ow.ly/g57w50XG9Xy
December 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Renters' Voice hoping everyone stays safe during Storm Bram. Whether you're a Renter, social tenant or a home owner be careful.
We've gathered some useful numbers below but for further information please check the Met Office website ow.ly/g57w50XG9Xy
We've gathered some useful numbers below but for further information please check the Met Office website ow.ly/g57w50XG9Xy
Listen back to our fantastic member Jenni Millar, who was on BBC Radio 4 yesterday, highlighting the need for better protections for private renters to address damp, repairs and unaffordable rent increases:
August 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Listen back to our fantastic member Jenni Millar, who was on BBC Radio 4 yesterday, highlighting the need for better protections for private renters to address damp, repairs and unaffordable rent increases:
🛠 Repairs 🛠
👉What can be done?
If you have reported repairs to your landlord and are not getting anywhere, you can get in touch with your local council for help 📞
The environmental health team can send an officer out to check your home to see if it meets legal standards 📋
👉What can be done?
If you have reported repairs to your landlord and are not getting anywhere, you can get in touch with your local council for help 📞
The environmental health team can send an officer out to check your home to see if it meets legal standards 📋
May 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🛠 Repairs 🛠
👉What can be done?
If you have reported repairs to your landlord and are not getting anywhere, you can get in touch with your local council for help 📞
The environmental health team can send an officer out to check your home to see if it meets legal standards 📋
👉What can be done?
If you have reported repairs to your landlord and are not getting anywhere, you can get in touch with your local council for help 📞
The environmental health team can send an officer out to check your home to see if it meets legal standards 📋
⚠️ The law has changed for smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in private rentals in Northern Ireland ⚠️
Landlords must now install & maintain smoke, heat & carbon monoxide alarms in all properties they rent out to tenants 🔧 and get them checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years 📋
Landlords must now install & maintain smoke, heat & carbon monoxide alarms in all properties they rent out to tenants 🔧 and get them checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years 📋
May 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
⚠️ The law has changed for smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in private rentals in Northern Ireland ⚠️
Landlords must now install & maintain smoke, heat & carbon monoxide alarms in all properties they rent out to tenants 🔧 and get them checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years 📋
Landlords must now install & maintain smoke, heat & carbon monoxide alarms in all properties they rent out to tenants 🔧 and get them checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years 📋
Want to know if your landlord is registered? ✅
Follow this link: www.landlordregistrationni.gov.uk/public-search
Follow this link: www.landlordregistrationni.gov.uk/public-search
May 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Want to know if your landlord is registered? ✅
Follow this link: www.landlordregistrationni.gov.uk/public-search
Follow this link: www.landlordregistrationni.gov.uk/public-search
The law has changed 👇
Electrical installations in properties must be inspected & tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years. The electrical installations must meet the required standards & landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the report 📋
Electrical installations in properties must be inspected & tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years. The electrical installations must meet the required standards & landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the report 📋
May 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The law has changed 👇
Electrical installations in properties must be inspected & tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years. The electrical installations must meet the required standards & landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the report 📋
Electrical installations in properties must be inspected & tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years. The electrical installations must meet the required standards & landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the report 📋
As a renter, you have a right to know who your landlord is, to have your deposit protected, and to know other details about your tenancy ✅
May 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
As a renter, you have a right to know who your landlord is, to have your deposit protected, and to know other details about your tenancy ✅
Housing Rights runs a mediation service for renters & landlords - check out this info session if you are interested in finding out more about it 👇
March 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Housing Rights runs a mediation service for renters & landlords - check out this info session if you are interested in finding out more about it 👇
Banning 'no-fault' evictions is not only about giving renters much-needed security and stability; it is also about preventing homelessness.
#housingcrisis #homelessnessprevention #evictions #tenantrights #northernireland
#housingcrisis #homelessnessprevention #evictions #tenantrights #northernireland
March 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Banning 'no-fault' evictions is not only about giving renters much-needed security and stability; it is also about preventing homelessness.
#housingcrisis #homelessnessprevention #evictions #tenantrights #northernireland
#housingcrisis #homelessnessprevention #evictions #tenantrights #northernireland
No-fault #evictions impact many aspects of people's lives - like health, finances & education. They also often lead to #homelessness.
In 2024, 3 of our members were evicted through no fault of their own, with one member now living in #temporaryaccommodation.
This needs to stop 🚫
#housingcrisis
In 2024, 3 of our members were evicted through no fault of their own, with one member now living in #temporaryaccommodation.
This needs to stop 🚫
#housingcrisis
March 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
No-fault #evictions impact many aspects of people's lives - like health, finances & education. They also often lead to #homelessness.
In 2024, 3 of our members were evicted through no fault of their own, with one member now living in #temporaryaccommodation.
This needs to stop 🚫
#housingcrisis
In 2024, 3 of our members were evicted through no fault of their own, with one member now living in #temporaryaccommodation.
This needs to stop 🚫
#housingcrisis
🧵 1/3 We carried out a 'mystery shopper' exercise on letting agents last year 🕵️♀️ & were told by many agents that the letting fees were to cover admin costs or the staff time spent checking documents. 1 agent justified the fee by saying "We can’t work for free" - these fees are illegal 🚫
March 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🧵 1/3 We carried out a 'mystery shopper' exercise on letting agents last year 🕵️♀️ & were told by many agents that the letting fees were to cover admin costs or the staff time spent checking documents. 1 agent justified the fee by saying "We can’t work for free" - these fees are illegal 🚫
🧵1/4 Elaine is a long-term renter & member of Renters’ Voice. A few years ago, Elaine applied for Housing Benefit but was not notified that her application was successful ✉ After struggling to afford her rent for a few months, she fell into 1 month of arrears & was issued with a NTQ 👉
March 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🧵1/4 Elaine is a long-term renter & member of Renters’ Voice. A few years ago, Elaine applied for Housing Benefit but was not notified that her application was successful ✉ After struggling to afford her rent for a few months, she fell into 1 month of arrears & was issued with a NTQ 👉
'Home' has massively changed for people in the last 30 years. More people than ever call the private rented sector home, while fewer people can access social housing. Most of our members are on the waiting list, but many will likely never access social housing due to the lack of supply.
March 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
'Home' has massively changed for people in the last 30 years. More people than ever call the private rented sector home, while fewer people can access social housing. Most of our members are on the waiting list, but many will likely never access social housing due to the lack of supply.
🧵 1/4 Rachel is a long-term renter and member of Renters’ Voice. Due to a broken boiler, she spent most of 2024 without heating or hot water in her home ⚠️
March 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🧵 1/4 Rachel is a long-term renter and member of Renters’ Voice. Due to a broken boiler, she spent most of 2024 without heating or hot water in her home ⚠️
Demand in the PRS has significantly increased over the last few yrs. This means #landlords have their 'pick' of #tenants, leaving those without guarantors or on low-incomes at risk of #homelessness.
Would you like to be competing against 45 other households for a home? 🏡
Would you like to be competing against 45 other households for a home? 🏡
March 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Demand in the PRS has significantly increased over the last few yrs. This means #landlords have their 'pick' of #tenants, leaving those without guarantors or on low-incomes at risk of #homelessness.
Would you like to be competing against 45 other households for a home? 🏡
Would you like to be competing against 45 other households for a home? 🏡
The law is changing around rent increases in the private rented sector.
From 1st April 2025, Landlords can only increase rents once in any 12-month period and must give a 3-month written notice.
For more information please contact @housingrightsni.bsky.social on 028 90 245640 📞
From 1st April 2025, Landlords can only increase rents once in any 12-month period and must give a 3-month written notice.
For more information please contact @housingrightsni.bsky.social on 028 90 245640 📞
March 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The law is changing around rent increases in the private rented sector.
From 1st April 2025, Landlords can only increase rents once in any 12-month period and must give a 3-month written notice.
For more information please contact @housingrightsni.bsky.social on 028 90 245640 📞
From 1st April 2025, Landlords can only increase rents once in any 12-month period and must give a 3-month written notice.
For more information please contact @housingrightsni.bsky.social on 028 90 245640 📞
❕Invisible barriers❕
On top of direct prohibitions, families with children are vulnerable to covert strategies used to exclude particular groups. Families with children are twice as likely to be unable to rent somewhere because they can’t find a guarantor, compared to renters without children.
On top of direct prohibitions, families with children are vulnerable to covert strategies used to exclude particular groups. Families with children are twice as likely to be unable to rent somewhere because they can’t find a guarantor, compared to renters without children.
March 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
❕Invisible barriers❕
On top of direct prohibitions, families with children are vulnerable to covert strategies used to exclude particular groups. Families with children are twice as likely to be unable to rent somewhere because they can’t find a guarantor, compared to renters without children.
On top of direct prohibitions, families with children are vulnerable to covert strategies used to exclude particular groups. Families with children are twice as likely to be unable to rent somewhere because they can’t find a guarantor, compared to renters without children.
🧵 1/4 Amelie is a member of Renters’ Voice. Amelie has lived in Northern Ireland since she moved here for university several years ago 👩🎓
Amelie experienced great difficulty accessing a home here, as most letting agents she contacted required her to have an NI homeowner as a guarantor.
Amelie experienced great difficulty accessing a home here, as most letting agents she contacted required her to have an NI homeowner as a guarantor.
March 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🧵 1/4 Amelie is a member of Renters’ Voice. Amelie has lived in Northern Ireland since she moved here for university several years ago 👩🎓
Amelie experienced great difficulty accessing a home here, as most letting agents she contacted required her to have an NI homeowner as a guarantor.
Amelie experienced great difficulty accessing a home here, as most letting agents she contacted required her to have an NI homeowner as a guarantor.
We meet regularly to discuss issues we want to tackle. Making renting affordable is just one of these issues.
To find out more or get involved, send us a message! 📩
#rentersrights #affordablehousing #rentcontrol #housingcrisis #belfast #northernireland
To find out more or get involved, send us a message! 📩
#rentersrights #affordablehousing #rentcontrol #housingcrisis #belfast #northernireland
February 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We meet regularly to discuss issues we want to tackle. Making renting affordable is just one of these issues.
To find out more or get involved, send us a message! 📩
#rentersrights #affordablehousing #rentcontrol #housingcrisis #belfast #northernireland
To find out more or get involved, send us a message! 📩
#rentersrights #affordablehousing #rentcontrol #housingcrisis #belfast #northernireland