AQW 43270/11-15

Mr Jim Allister KC
Traditional Unionist Voice
North Antrim

Tabled Date: 05/03/2015
Answered On Date: 19/03/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Social Development what regulation exists in respect of letting agents; and whether further regulation is required or planned.

Answer:

My Department does not currently have any regulatory powers in relation to letting agents in Northern Ireland.

However, the regulation of letting agents is one of a number of issues being considered under the review of the role and regulation of the Private Rented Sector which is currently underway. Developments in other jurisdictions, in relation to letting agents, will be considered under the review.