General housing advice

This website has been developed by Housing Rights Service and aims to provide reliable independent housing advice and information to the public in Northern Ireland.  The website is supported by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.  Housing advice covers a lot of different topics.  We've grouped our information under general headings, which you can find below or on the left hand menu. If you can't find the information you are looking for, try using our A-Z site index or our search facility.

Our site also includes dedicated areas dealing with specific housing issues experienced by young people, migrant workers, prisoners and their families and people worried about mortgage debt or repossession.

If you have a complex housing problem and would like help from a housing adviser, use our Advice Services Directory to locate your nearest advice agency or contact Housing Rights Service.

Homelessness

Find out what help is available if you are homeless or are worried about becoming homeless. More 

Rights when renting

Whether renting from a private landlord, a housing association or the Housing Executive all tenants have legal rights.  More

Getting a Housing Executive house

Find out how the points system works.  More

Finding a place to live

Which housing option suits your needs?.  More

Debt advice

Don't ignore the problem, take action as soon as possible.  More

Paying for a home

Ways to help you manage your rent, deposits and mortgage.  More

Your neighbourhood

Understand where to go for help with local problems.  More

Families and sharing

Your rights if you share your home.  More

Intimidation

Help if you feel unsafe. More

Eviction

Protect yourself against illegal eviction. More

Repairs

Find out who is responsible for repairs in your home. More

Grants

You may be able to get financial help with your repairs. More

Complaints and legal action

Find out how to complain if you're unhappy with the service you've received. More

Rates

Get help with paying your rates.  More