Applies to: Northern Ireland
Pets and reasonable requests
Northern Ireland has its own private tenancy law. The rules on pets are different from England.
- Read the official guidance below for the rules that apply to your tenancy and circumstances.
Official sources
Relevant law or guidance: Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
- nidirect — Private rent and tenancies(official)
- nidirect — Renting a home privately(official)
- Housing Rights (Northern Ireland)(independent support)
Sources last checked 6 November 2026