MLA Leonard welcomes register of landlords
SINN Féin MLA Billy Leonard has welcomed the Department of Social Development announcement that they will introduce a register of private landlords for the first time.
Leonard said: “This is something which Sinn Fin has been lobbying for and for some considerable time now, locally and at the Assembly. It is an important step which helps tenants and their rights.
“This scheme will allow for greater insight into the private rented sector, it will ensure that landlords are clearly registered and that both they and their tenants are aware of all their rights and entitlements.
“I am glad that the Minister has finally heeded the calls from Sinn Fin and those many residents in the private sector who have been lobbying so hard for this register for such a long time.”