Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 Explanatory Notes

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. Overview

4. Commentary on Sections

   1. Section 1:

      Tenant to be given notice regarding certain matters

   2. Section 2:

      Tenant to be given notice regarding certain past matters:

   3. Section 3:

      Tenant to be provided with a receipt for payment in cash

   4. Section 4:

      Limit on tenancy deposit amount

   5. Section 5:

      Increase in time limits for requirements relating to tenancy deposits

   6. Section 6:

      Certain offences in connection with tenancy deposits to be continuing offences

   7. Section 7:

      Regulation of rent

      1. Rent decreases

      2. Restriction on frequency of rent increases

   8. Section 8:

      Fire, smoke and carbon monoxide

   9. Section 9:

      Energy Efficiency Regulations

   10. Section 10:

       Electrical safety standards Regulations

   11. Section 11:

       Validity requirements for notices to quit

   12. Section 12:

       Payment options for tenants: power to make provision and duty to consult

   13. Section 13:

       Interpretation

   14. Section 14:

       Commencement

   15. Section 15:

       Short title

   16. Schedule 1:

       Tenant to be given notice regarding certain past matters

   17. Schedule 2:

       Energy Efficiency Regulations

   18. Schedule 3:

       Electrical Safety Standards Regulations

5. Hansard Reports