AQW 14135/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities whether she will consider legislation, similar to that in Scotland, permitting students to end their tenancies in purpose-built student accommodation after giving 28 days’ notice, due to COVID-19.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 5 February 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 5 February 2021
- Answer due by
- 22 February 2021
- Answered
- 26 February 202121 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Any tenant in the Private Rented Sector with a tenancy of less than five years here can to end their tenancies after giving 28 days’ notice.
I would however note that the obligation to fulfil a contract between individuals is legally binding and it is outside the powers of my Department to change this.
Any students who may be experiencing financial hardship, should contact their Higher Education Institution to determine if they are eligible to receive support.