Recommended good practice for landlords in Northern Ireland, not a statutory requirement. No fixed renewal date, and here is who can do it, which properties it covers and what the law says.
There is no fixed renewal date. It is a standing duty that applies as good practice, for example at the start of a tenancy.
The landlord (or their agent).
Yes. It applies to every rented property in Northern Ireland.
No. It is recommended good practice rather than a statutory duty in Northern Ireland. Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006, Arts 5D and 5E, from 1 April 2025: rent may not rise within 12 months of the tenancy starting or of the last increase, and needs at least 3 months' written notice. An increase that breaks these rules has no effect. Cash rent payments need a written receipt (Art 5).
Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in Northern Ireland, last updated 15 Sept 2026. Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.
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