Northern Ireland councils are to get new powers to fine landlords.
From April this year, councils will be able to fine private landlords £500 if they are found to be exploiting their tenants, on a range of issues including tenancy deposits, receipts, and notice to quit a tenancy.
At the recent meeting of Belfast City Council ’s People and Communities Committee, elected representatives were updated on powers for councils resulting from the Stormont Department for Communities Private Tenancies Act, 2022.
