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Asked by Kellie

AQW 40019/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any protections in place for students renting in the private rented sector.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 6 February 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
6 February 2026
Answer due by
23 February 2026
Answered
7 August 2026182 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

Private rented legislation does not distinguish on the basis of the characteristics of those living in a property, including whether or not a student resides there.

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