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When everyone has a home

Housing advice for Northern Ireland

What happens to your home if you split with a partner?

Splitting up with a partner is always painful. You may be tempted to just walk away without thinking about the implications for your housing situation. This isn't a great solution. You could realise years later that you have made a costly mistake, especially if you owned your home jointly.

Domestic abuse

Speak to someone urgently if you’re being abused in your home.  Women’s Aid helps people affected by domestic abuse. It provides help, advice and counselling to men and women. In an emergency call 999 for help.

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Splitting with a partner when you rent privately

It can be hard to know what to do if you split up or fall out with someone you're living with. Your rights in this situation depend on your status and what your tenancy agreement says. Your rights depend on the type of tenancy you have. If you're experiencing domestic violence or you feel unsafe in your home get advice immediately.

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Splitting up if you're a social tenant

Know what your rights are if you rent your home from the Housing Executive or housing association but can't continue living with your partner.

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Selling a shared home

Selling a home that you and your former partner jointly own can be complicated. You'll usually need to get legal advice from a solicitor who can explain what will happen to the property.

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Passing on your tenancy

Some tenants can pass their tenancy on, either while they are alive or after they have died. You need your landlord's permission for this.

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Living as separate households

If you can't afford to move out of your shared home immediately, you may be able to live in the property as separate households.

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