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New research from the TDS Charitable Foundation has found that many renters remain unaware of the biggest change to renters’ rights in a generation.

TDS Northern Ireland is proud to fund an important new research project by Housing Rights, exploring the housing advice needs of older private renters across Northern Ireland. The project reflects TDS’ commitment to improving standards in the private rented sector by supporting research and advancing education about housing rights. The findings will help shape the future delivery of Housing Rights services, ensuring they are informed by real experiences and focused on prac

As England prepares for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, it does so in the shadow of Scotland’s earlier reforms. Since 2017, Scotland has introduced open-ended tenancies and abolished no-fault evictions – offering a valuable case study in how housing policy changes play out in practice.

The Tenancy Dispute Service’s goal is that every tenant feels confident their deposit is protected and that they will be treated fairly when their tenancy ends. To support that aim, we are launching new research to explore tenants’ experiences of our service when they have problems getting their deposit back. This includes tenants who have used our free dispute resolution services and those who chose to handle disputes in other ways.