For a rental move in Northern Ireland, use the private-tenancy rules and services that apply locally. Do not reuse England's deposit limit or a Council Tax checklist. Read the actual agreement and identify who is responsible for domestic rates and each household bill.
Prepare the records
- Rent, payment frequency and agreed handover date.
- Deposit receipt and scheme information where required.
- Inventory, photographs, readings and key count.
- Notice arrangements for the property you are leaving.
Official Northern Ireland guidance states that a tenancy deposit cannot exceed one month's rent, with protection and prescribed-information requirements on their own timelines. Check the applicability and current detail through nidirect's tenancy-deposit guidance, particularly for an unusual agreement or accommodation type.
Use the rates guide to establish the appropriate account arrangement and notify the relevant organisation of occupancy changes. Keep proposed deposit deductions separate from agreed amounts. The move-in budget and handover record can organise figures and evidence, but cannot determine a lawful notice period or resolve a tenancy dispute.
Put it into practice
Use the personalised moving checklist and timeline to organise your own figures or next steps. Keep its assumptions alongside your plan.