Rent books and tenancy statements

Rent books

If you live in a privately rented house, you are entitled to a rent book.

If your tenancy started before April 2007, your rent book must contain the items laid out in the document below.

Download particulars to be included in a rent book for compliance with Rent Book Regulations (2004) (PDF - 102KB)

If your tenancy started after April 2007, your rent book must contain the items laid out in the document below.

Download particulars to be included in a rent book for compliance with Rent Book Regulations (2007) (PDF - 98KB)

Tenancy statements

If your tenancy started after April 2007, you are also entitled to a tenancy statement.

This must contain the information outlined in the Tenancy Terms Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007.

Download Tenancy Terms Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (PDF - 98KB)

If your landlord does not provide you with a tenancy statement within 28 days of your tenancy beginning, this means a six month tenancy has been created and they must meet their default repairing obligations.

These repair obligations are outlined in the Private Tenancy (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

Download default repair obligations for landlords and tenants (PDF - 100KB)

More information

For more information about your rights as a private tenant, visit the Housing Advice NI website