RTB Annual Report can be accessed by clicking here and the Strategic Plan here.
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Monthly Archives July 2018
€1.6 million in rent arrears awarded to Landlords! How much did the Landlord actually get??
Margaret McCormick (IPOA) talks about how much is actually received by the Landlord in rent arrears, the difficulties around proof of damage and deposits and rent control – it’s negative effect on the sector. Listen HERE
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IPOA – Voice of the Landlord
July 2018 Listen here (directly after the news) as Margaret McCormick speaks out for the the Landlord on Lunchtime Live. Where is the protection for the Landlord? Where is the balance of rights? Where is the fairness? What is the incentive to keep Landlords providing much need accommodation?
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Would it be discriminatory for a property owner to ask a prospective tenant if they had a criminal record?
July 2018 IPOA held a Seminar recently in the Ashling Hotel on Vetting and Selecting Tenants Equally and Fairly. A question was raised and clarification was sought in respect of the question. The query raised:- Would it be discriminatory for a property owner to ask a prospective tenant if they had a criminal record? The question was emailed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and they outlined the specific grounds covered by the Act. Asking a prospective tenant if they have a criminal record is not contained in the grounds that are classed as discriminatory. *
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