# The Introductory Tenancies (Abandoned Property) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
This Order prescribes the procedures to be followed by the Housing Executive and registered housing associations in respect of property found in a house let under an introductory tenancy which has been repossessed under Article 19A of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.
Article 2 provides that a tenant shall be advised by notice that if property found in the house is not collected within a specified time it may be disposed of in accordance with the Order.
Article 3 provides that property of a value sufficient to cover the cost of storage shall be stored for 6 months and may thereafter be sold.
Article 4 provides that property of a value insufficient to cover the cost of storage may be disposed of in the manner which the landlord considers is the most expedient.
Article 5 provides that the landlord shall, on receipt of payment of his expenses, surrender any property to which the Order applies to any person appearing to be entitled to delivery of the property.
Article 6 provides that nothing in Articles 2 to 5 of this Order shall prejudice the exercise of any powers under any enactments relating to public health or public safety.
Article 7 provides that the landlord may deduct from the proceeds of sale of any property to which the Order applies any expenses incurred in complying with the Order and the amount of any arrears of rent.
Article 8 provides that landlords shall maintain for 5 years in a register open to public inspection information as to property found in houses to which the Order applies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2010/354/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/introductory-tenancies-abandoned-property-order-northern-ireland-2010/note
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