Tenancy deposit protection in Northern Ireland
A legal requirement for landlords in Northern Ireland, with no fixed renewal date. It applies to every rented property, and is the landlord’s own to do. Tenants must be given a copy within 35 days.
At a glance
- How often
- No fixed renewal date
- Who does it
- The landlord (or their agent)
- Tenant copy
- Give tenants a copy within 35 days
- Applies to
- Every rented property
- Legal status
- Legal requirement
Common questions
Is there a renewal date for the tenancy deposit protection?
No. The tenancy deposit protection has no fixed renewal date in Northern Ireland. It is a duty that applies whenever the rules below are triggered, for example at the start of a tenancy.
Who is responsible for the tenancy deposit protection?
The landlord, or an agent acting for them. In Northern Ireland the tenancy deposit protection is the landlord’s own to do.
Does it apply to every rented property in Northern Ireland?
Yes. It applies to every rented property in Northern Ireland.
Do I have to give my tenant a copy?
Yes. Tenants must be given a copy within 35 days. Beamwise sends it to them automatically when the new record is filed.
What does the law say?
Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006, Arts 5A to 5C, as amended by the Private Tenancies Act (NI) 2022 from 1 April 2023. A deposit may not exceed one month's rent. Protect it in an approved scheme (TDS Northern Ireland or mydeposits Northern Ireland) within 28 days of receiving it, and give the tenant the prescribed information within 35 days. Fixed penalty up to 3 times the deposit.
Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in Northern Ireland, last updated . Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.
Other requirements in Northern Ireland
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Certificate of fitness (pre-1945 property)
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12 / LGSR)
- HMO chimney and flue cleaning
- HMO fire risk assessment
- HMO licence
- HMO portable appliance testing (PAT)
- Landlord Registration Scheme
- Smoke and heat alarms
- Tenancy Information Notice
- Chimney sweep / solid-fuel appliance service
- Legionella risk assessment
- Oil boiler service
- Rent increases: frequency and notice
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