Article 5E Requirement to give written notice of increaseF1

Northern Ireland

(1)

This Article applies to any private tenancy except a controlled tenancy (within the meaning given by Article 40(4)).

(2)

The rent payable under a tenancy to which this Article applies may not be increased unless the landlord gives written notice complying with paragraphs (3) to (5).

(3)

The notice must specify—

(a)

the date on which the increase in the rent will take effect, and

(b)

the rent that will be payable after the increase.

(4)

The date specified under paragraph (3)(a) must be not less than 3 months after the date on which the notice is given to the tenant.

(5)

The notice must—

(a)

contain such other information, and

(b)

be in such form,

as may be prescribed.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Art. 5C-5E and cross-heading inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 for specified purposes) by Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 20), ss. 7(2), 14(2)(c); S.R. 2025/39, art. 2, Sch.