#2026/93Northern Ireland Registered Rents Increase Order 2026
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Registered rents in Northern Ireland will rise by 4.8% from 6 July 2026 for rents recorded under the private tenancies rent register between 2 April 2007 and 5 July 2026. The increase affects landlords and tenants in properties covered by the registered rent system. Landlords must give tenants at least 4 weeks’ notice before applying the higher rent. The increase does not apply where a required certificate of fitness has not been issued.
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Key Changes
- Increases eligible registered rents in Northern Ireland by 4.8%
- Applies to rents registered between 2 April 2007 and 5 July 2026
- Requires landlords to give tenants at least 4 weeks’ notice before the increase takes effect
Obligations
What this law requires
Landlords of private tenancies with rents registered under Part IV of the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 between 2 April 2007 and 5 July 2026 may apply the 4.8% registered rent increase only where a certificate of fitness has been issued, unless such a certificate is not required for the property.
Landlords must give tenants at least 4 weeks’ notice before applying the 4.8% increase to a registered rent.