Housing Rights

22/06/2026

Are you a private tenant having difficulties in your tenancy?
Housing Mediation can help.

The Housing Mediator works with both the tenant and the landlord to come to a resolution.

Call us today on 028 9024 5640, or fill out a form on our website: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/housing-mediation

20/06/2026

Come join us this morning at IKEA for an exciting day ahead. We have a stand waiting to meet and greet anyone that needs to know about preventing homelessness in Northern Ireland. We welcome all the runners coming for pack collection for 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women's 10k.

19/06/2026

Worried about keeping up with your housing costs during the cost of living crisis? You’re not alone.

Our expert helpline advisers are here to listen and guide you through your options.

Reach out today for free, confidential support.
Call us on 028 9024 5640, or chat online at www.housingrights.org.uk.

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

Applications close on Monday!📣

We are seeking an organised, proactive and adaptable Business Support Officer to join our team on a part-time basis, 22.25 hours per week over 3 days, preferably Monday-Thursday.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services across the organisation during business hours of 9.00am-5.00pm.

If this sounds like you, apply now:
www.housingrights.org.uk/work-us/business-support-officer

18/06/2026

Housing Rights is currently supporting research into private renters' experiences of paying housing costs through benefits in Northern Ireland. Annie Doherty is an MSc in Social Policy at Ulster University, who is investigating the experiences of adult renters in Northern Ireland who receive benefits to help with their housing costs.

If this applies to you, then Annie wants to hear how your housing costs impact your finances and well-being!

Please follow the link below to complete the survey, and please share with anyone you think would be interested in taking part: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/renters-survey

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

17/06/2026

Helpline closure for essential staff training🚨

Our helpline will close today at 1:30 pm and will re-open tomorrow morning at 9:30 am.
The helpline will also close tomorrow from 12:45 pm to 3:15 pm.

In the meantime, if you need housing advice, visit our website www.housingrights.org.uk

17/06/2026

Your landlord cannot increase your rent without giving you 3 months notice.

From 1 April 2025:
✔️your landlord must give you at least three months' notice if they want to increase rent
✔️they must give this notice in writing
✔️the notice should state the date on which the increase will occur and the new rent level

Need advice? Call us on 028 9024 5640, or chat online at www.housingrights.org.uk.

16/06/2026

Do you live in Northern Ireland?
Are you claiming Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit?

If it’s not covering your rent, you might be able to get help. It’s called a and we can help you apply.

Contact our helpline:
Call: 02890245640
Chat online: http://housingrights.org.uk