The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill – Consideration Stage: Tuesday 28 April 2020

The Consideration Stage of the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill, introduced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, progresses through the Assembly. The Bill will aim to provide private renters with additional protections during the Covid-19 period. The legislation will extend the notice to quit period a landlord must give a tenant to 12 weeks. Members have their say on the Bill and a number of proposed amendments.