Landlords are being reminded to sign up to the Landlord Registration Scheme by 25th February or they may face a fine of up to £2,500.

The Landlord Registration Scheme seeks to establish a list of all landlords in Northern Ireland. Once registered, landlords are provided with up-to-date information and support in relation to their duties and responsibilities.

Minister for Social Development, Mervyn Storey, said: "Tenants have the right to expect good quality and well managed accommodation for the rent they pay. Most landlords providing private rented accommodation do just that for their tenants and abide by the law. The Landlord Registration Scheme is an important initiative led by my Department to help maintain and improve the standards of the private rented sector in Northern Ireland.

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"To date, some 13,814 landlords and 31,278 properties have been registered. Each of their tenants can be assured that their landlord has signed up and is committed to good practice in this sector. Landlords will also be safe in the knowledge that they will be kept up to date with important information and support in relation to their duties and responsibilities."

(CD/MH)