Housing Rights
@housingrightsni
Working to improve lives by tackling homelessness and housing problems in Northern Ireland since 1964. Helpline 028 9024 5640 Online housing advice at
Are you a private landlord or social housing sector staff? This course will cover the various forms of financial support available to help people alleviate poverty and keep their homes. 🎟️Housing Rights members get 20% off! Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/housingrights/2099244
This half-day course looks at the responsibilities of both social landlords and tenants in relation to antisocial behaviour, as well as the procedures and case law that must be followed. https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/antisocial-behaviour-2026-05
Are you a housing professional? Become a Housing Rights member and get access to information, advice and resources on housing law and policy in Northern Ireland. You will also get access to events and discounted training. Apply to become a member: www.housingrights.org.uk/professionals/membership
This course will give you the confidence and skills to help your client challenge a negative housing decision in the social rented sector. Book now: www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/essentials-challenging-housing-decisions-2026-06
Are you a housing professional? Our flagship 'Housing advice training programme' will give you all the information you need on housing in Northern Ireland. This event will run over 6 half day sessions 📣 Book now: www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/housing-advice-training-programme-2026-11
Are you a housing professional? Becoming a Housing Rights member will give you unlimited access to our professional resources, advice and information, and you'll also receive discounted rates for all of our training and events. To apply, visit: www.housingrights.org.uk/professionals/membership
Do you provide housing advice to clients struggling with housing costs? This course covers the various forms of financial support available to help people alleviate poverty and keep their homes. Book now www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/financial-support-address-housing-poverty-2026-08
This half-day course looks at the responsibilities of both social landlords and tenants in relation to antisocial behaviour, as well as the procedures and case law that must be followed. Book now: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/antisocial-behaviour-2026-05
Gain the knowledge to help your clients apply for Universal Credit housing costs and understand the ongoing commitment required to maintain this benefit. Book now: www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/universal-credit-and-housing-2026-07
Last minute availability📣 We have added 3 new spaces to our 'Training for trainers' course. 📆24 June - 1 July 2026 🕑10:00 am - 4:00 pm 📌Housing Rights, Skainos Centre Book now: www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/training-trainers-presentation-skills-2026-06
Our helpline advisors are happy to help with your housing related queries. Reach out to us between Monday to Friday during 9:30am to 4:30pm.
This course will give you the confidence and skills to help your client challenge a negative housing decision in the social rented sector. Book: www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/essentials-challenging-housing-decisions-2026-06
In this entry level course, you will find out how to maximise client points & offer them the best outcome in their application process. 🔗Click here to book👇 www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/essentials-accessing-social-housing-2026-06
📢Join us for our next Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum 🏠 This online event is a great opportunity for people working in housing advice to discuss key developments and common issues. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sUMZ89ejT_ywU7MGhEOTqA
Are you a housing professional? Do you give your clients advice on housing options, homelessness, or accessing private and social housing? This is the course for you! Book: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/housing-advice-training-programme-2026-06your clients advice on
New blog alert!🚨 Student Housing: What You Need to Know. Our Legal Fellow, Eamon, outlines why student housing contracts can be far more complex than typical rental agreements. Read the blog👇 www.housingrights.org.uk/professionals/news/student-housing-what-you-need-know
Become a Housing Rights member and unlock exclusive benefits! Members get access to: ✅Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum ✅Online professional resources ✅20% off Housing Rights training and events To apply, visit: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/professionals/membership
Our helpline is now open. To speak to an adviser, contact our helpline on 028 9024 5640, or chat to an adviser online at www.housingrights.org.uk.
Our office and helpline will close for the May bank holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 9:30am. 📞If you're homeless or being told you need to leave your home, call the Housing Executive - 03448 920 908.
Worried about rising rents in Northern Ireland? Hear from Jonathan, our Advice Service Lead (Home project), as he joins Linzi Lima to discuss what rent increases mean for tenants—and what your rights are.
We are #Hiring for our Landlord Advice team! Apply today: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/work-us/landlord-helpline-adviser-part-time Applications close on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Housing Rights Chief Executive @k8mccauley.bsky.social features in the latest Agenda NI Magazine and speaks on the necessary legislation and funding which takes a preventative, rather than reactionary, approach to homelessness policy.
Our helpline is now open. To speak to an adviser, contact our helpline on 028 9024 5640, or chat to an adviser online at www.housingrights.org.uk.
Enhance your knowledge and confidence in advising clients on antisocial behaviour with our 'Antisocial behaviour' training course. Book now: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/antisocial-behaviour-2026-05
Today our Housing Rights for Young People team attended an outreach clinic organised by Ulster University Law Clinic. Rachael and Frankie were on hand to offer free advice, support, and resources to help young people navigate housing challenges.
Support your clients through the application process for their social rented tenancy with our housing training course 'Accessing social housing'. Book now: www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/essentials-accessing-social-housing-2026-04
Jonathan, Advice Service Lead on our Home project, was recently on BBC Radio Ulster Consumer Fight Back. Jonathan explained what tenants in Northern Ireland need to know about notice to quit periods—and how much notice you’re entitled to, depending on how long you’ve lived in your home.
We will close today at 3 pm for staff training. Our office and helpline will re-open tomorrow, Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 9:30am. In the meantime, you can get advice on our website: www.housingrights.org.uk
Would you like to help drive policy around housing in Northern Ireland? If you have experience in policy and public affairs work, including lobbying or have relevant experience in providing housing advice, this job could be right for you. www.housingrights.org.uk/work-us/policy-officer-part-time
We will close for the Easter break on Monday 6 April and Tuesday 7 April 2026. We will re-open on Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 9:30am. In the meantime, if you need to access our professional resources, visit our website www.housingrights.org.uk to sign in.