Tenancy Information Notice 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.
At a glance
- How often
- No fixed renewal date
- Who does it
- The landlord (or their agent)
- Applies to
- Every rented property
- Legal status
- Legal requirement
Common questions
Is there a renewal date for the Tenancy Information Notice?
No. The Tenancy Information Notice 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 Information Notice?
The landlord, or an agent acting for them. In Northern Ireland the Tenancy Information Notice 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.
What does the law say?
Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006, Arts 4A and 4B, and the Tenancy Information Regulations (NI) 2023, in force 1 April 2023: give the tenant the prescribed Tenancy Information Notice, free of charge, within 28 days of the tenancy being granted, and a notice of variation within 28 days of any change. Failure is an offence.
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 deposit protection
- Chimney sweep / solid-fuel appliance service
- Legionella risk assessment
- Oil boiler service
- Rent increases: frequency and notice
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