NIHE rent freeze welcomed by SF councillor

Sinn Féin Cllr Catherine Nelson welcomed an announcement by Minister Deirdre Hargey that there will be on hold rent increases.
Catherine Nelson and her Yorkie "Woody" ©Edward Byrne Photography INLM1823-036EBCatherine Nelson and her Yorkie "Woody" ©Edward Byrne Photography INLM1823-036EB
Catherine Nelson and her Yorkie "Woody" ©Edward Byrne Photography INLM1823-036EB

“This will provide much needed relief to many Housing Executive’s tenants,” said Cllr Nelson.

She said: “One of the queries that has been prevalent in recent weeks has been the scheduled rent increase, due to take place this week, for Housing Executive tenants.

“At a time when so many are worried about their jobs, their income and whether they can pay bills including their rent the last thing they need is a rent increase.

“I raised this with the Minister and am delighted that she has confirmed the rent increase will now not take effect until the beginning of October 2020.”

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