Still time to sign up to Renters' Voice's legislative theatre event hoping to explore & transform lives through drama. We hope to bring together experts by experience & policymakers in a creative,constructive dialogue on local renters issues
Workshops incl: 30th April, 1st May, 18th May & 19th May
The Renters' Voice Legislative Theatre event on Homelessness Prevention in the Private Rented Sector is taking place on Thursday, 21st May 2026 in the MAC Belfast, and tickets are available NOW!
Book your free tickets here!
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Renters' Voice joined members of Croí for Change at their campaign wrap up event this afternoon.
Over the last year Croí for Change campaigned positively against illegal letting fees & Northern Irelands ongoing affordability crisis.
We wish all members the best going forward!
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Are you a private renter? Do you want to be part of change? We are looking for 15 private renters to take part in our exciting new legislative theatre project.
We'd love you to join this creative process! Read more and sign up here: lnkd.in/eqHAei3E
@ulsteruni.bsky.social Professor Martin Haran talk on Rental trends recognises NI rents fastest growing in UK with market becoming unaffordable for many renters.
Despite stock contraction urgent need for regulation & professionalisation of sector
Renters' Voice attending
AgendaNi's #HousingNI conference 2026 this morning, talking all things housing including the status of NI's Private Rented Sector
Post asking 15 private renters to take part in new legislative theatre project. Workshops between 30th April -19th May. Performance on 21st May
Are you a private renter? Do you want to be part of change? We are looking for 15 private renters to take part in our exciting new legislative theatre project.
We'd love you to join this creative process! Read more and sign up here: lnkd.in/eqHAei3E
Renters’ Voice Legislative project aims to highlight issues, influence policy
& change practice to prevent homelessness for renters in NI.
We are looking for a group of 10-15 private renters to join us to take part!
No Theatre experience is required & you only need to be a private renter!
DFC has launched its consultation on Notice to Quit periods & exceptions under the PTA 2022. The exceptions will allow landlords to provide less notice due to arrears, ASB/criminal behaviour, or landlord need.
Renters voice encourages all renters to complete consultation here: lnkd.in/euhwM2JK
**New Blog**
Today's blog outlines Renters' Voice view on the rise of illegal letting fees and how other groups such as Croí for Change are raising concerns.
We believe the law surrounding letting fees must be clearer, more robust, and enforced.
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“Overtime [pay] used to be for treats,” says Millar, who works with homelessness people and advocacy group @rentersvoice.bsky.social “Now it’s normal just so I can pay the rent.”
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*NEW BLOG POST*
The Renters’ Rights Act does not apply to Northern Ireland, but in our latest Renter' Voice blog post we explore its changes & what we believe should be considered to strengthen the protection of private renters in NI.
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Renters' Voice hoping everyone stays safe during Storm Bram. Whether you're a Renter, social tenant or a home owner be careful.
We've gathered some useful numbers below but for further information please check the Met Office website ow.ly/g57w50XG9Xy
Housing Rights Homelessness Awareness Week. There is an image of a woman and young child sitting on a fold up bed. There is a blue box with white and black text "Homelessness Awareness Week 1 December - 7 December 2025"
📅1 December marks the start of Homelessness Awareness Week 2025
At Housing Rights, we strengthen the safety nets to keep people in their homes through our advocacy and casework teams, legal team, and Beyond the Gate project.
#SeeThePerson
Listen back to our fantastic member Jenni Millar, who was on BBC Radio 4 yesterday, highlighting the need for better protections for private renters to address damp, repairs and unaffordable rent increases:
Single parent? Private renter? @singleparentrights.bsky.social wants to hear about your experiences.
They are running a survey to better understand how single parents are treated in the PRS. All data will be anonymised and used to lobby for change.
Find out more and complete their survey below 👇
As the Alliance Party's Housing Spokesperson I support @rentersvoice.bsky.social call to ban no-fault evictions. 🏠
@allianceparty.bsky.social policy paper ‘A New Deal for Private Renters’ confirms it is our view that no fault evictions should be banned.
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In NI, a private renter can be evicted without being given a reason, through no fault of their own. The experience of our clients shows us how devastating this is can be.
In a housing crisis, we must prioritise tenant protection and homeless prevention, and #BanNoFaultEvictions.
#ProtectRenters
Please show your support for this campaign by liking & sharing our animation. We want to make this call to government as loud as possible & your support will help us do this.
#ProtectRenters #BanNoFaultEvictions #RentersVoice
Renters' Voice urgently calls for a ban on no-fault evictions to prevent homelessness and provide private renters with the much-needed security they need in their homes.
‼️ We call the government to ‼️
➡️ Introduce longer notice periods
➡️ Introduce indefinite tenancies
➡️ Ban no-fault evictions
No-fault evictions impact renters’ mental health, well-being and finances. For many renters, it can mean a crucial loss of community & support. These evictions can also cause serious disruption to education & employment. For some renters, these evictions lead to #homelessness.
Today, Renters’ Voice is highlighting our call to the government to #BanNoFaultEvictions
Everyone deserves the right to a safe and secure home. By strengthening renters' rights, we can create a fairer housing system where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
#HousingCrisis #ProtectRenters
📢If you are a private renter & want to see the law change in this area, get in touch with us & join our campaign work 📢
👉 What needs to change?
The current standards are low & do not properly protect renters from unsafe homes
Therefore, we will continue to call on the government to update these standards and legislate for repairs to be carried out within a fixed time period, depending on the health & safety risk
🛠 Repairs 🛠
👉What can be done?
If you have reported repairs to your landlord and are not getting anywhere, you can get in touch with your local council for help 📞
The environmental health team can send an officer out to check your home to see if it meets legal standards 📋
⚠️ The law has changed for smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in private rentals in Northern Ireland ⚠️
Landlords must now install & maintain smoke, heat & carbon monoxide alarms in all properties they rent out to tenants 🔧 and get them checked by a qualified person at least every 5 years 📋
