AQW 18067/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on a time frame for the enactment of section 7 of the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 12 November 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 12 November 2024
- Answer due by
- 27 November 2024
- Answered
- 3 December 202421 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I have instructed my officials to take forward the necessary work to commence the power to restrict the frequency of rent increases to once in any 12-month period, with 3 months notice, as permitted by Section 7 of the Private Tenancies Act. I expect to commence this power early next year.