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Landlords Know The Changes To The Landlord Legislation

Landlords Know The Changes To The Landlord Legislation

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act have came into force over the past couple of months – still to come into effect is the RTB Annual Registration expected in quarter 1 2020. It is vitally important that ALL landlords know about these changes and how they will impact you and your business. The new legislation provides for; New Investigations and Sanctions powers to empower the RTB to proactively regulate non- registration of tenancies, possible breaches of the RPZ rules and possible abuse of notices of termination grounds.   Student Specific Accommodation is now under the remit of the RTB – This
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, Property Management, and Uncategorized.
Short Term Lettings – New Legislation Now In Place For Landlords

Short Term Lettings – New Legislation Now In Place For Landlords

August 2019 New planning legislative reforms to regulate the short-term letting sector came into effect on 1 July 2019. This legislation effects properties within Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). Short term lettings in areas outside the RPZs are not impacted in any way by the new rules.   What Do These New Rules Mean for The Property Owner?   Property Owners involved in short-term lets or homesharing in a RPZ may require planning permission. This requirement for planning permission only applies to Property Owners in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs)who: – Let out their entire home (principal private residence) for short-term lets
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Categories: Landlord Legislation and Property Management.
Are You A Compliant Landlord? Changes To Be Aware Of!

Are You A Compliant Landlord? Changes To Be Aware Of!

July 2019 There have been a number of changes in recent legislation (June 2019).  To be a compliant Landlord, you need to be aware of theses changes.  Changes in the legislation are both complicated and complex.   Rent Reviews – Legislation around rent reviews has changed.   There are new requirements in the notice;  ensure that you are using the latest notice which is available on the RTB Website.   The change commenced on the 1st July, any rent review carried out on or after that date must contain the new items.   Rent reviews served prior to 1st July 2019,  correctly completed,
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, and Property Management.
What Are The Minimum Standards For Rented Residential Accommodation?

What Are The Minimum Standards For Rented Residential Accommodation?

July 2019 In Ireland, rented properties must meet certain minimum standards set out in legislation. Landlords must also be aware of their safety responsibilities. The Housing Standards for Rented Accommodation regulations were recently updated, effective 1st May 2019. All rental properties must comply with the standards  at the commencement of the tenancy and also during the tenancy.. Failure to comply with the minimum standards can result in penalties and prosecution. For each unit let or available for letting, as a Landlord you must ensure that the rental property is in a proper state of structural repair.  You  must maintain the
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, and Property Management.
RTB Present To IPOA On The New Landlord Legislation

RTB Present To IPOA On The New Landlord Legislation

IPOA welcomed 250 Members to the Aisling Hotel on the 2nd of July 2019 to receive information on new landlord legislation now in place. Janette Fogarty, Head of Enforcement and Legal Affairs with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) delivered a comprehensive presentation on new landlord legislation in place on foot of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019. Rosalind Carroll, Director of the RTB also attended and provided detailed responses to  queries. Chairperson of the IPOA, Stephen Faughnan highlighted the complexity and severity of the legislation. Stephen outlined that it is vitally important that Members are kept up to date and
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, News, RTB and Dispute Resolution, and Training for Landlords.
What Landlords Need To Know About Rent Increases And Substantial Refurbishment

What Landlords Need To Know About Rent Increases And Substantial Refurbishment

June 2019 Works can be carried out to your rental property but if they do not meet the definition of Substantial Change below –  a Landlord cannot increase the rent. Please take notice of these rent increase rules. Refurbishment/Change works that commenced on or after 4th June 2019 , must comply with the new legislation if there is an intention to increase the rent to market rate. The definition is as follows:  A substantial change in the nature of the accommodation provided under the tenancy shall only have taken place where— (a) the works carried out to the dwelling concerned—
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, Property Management, and Rent Increases.
Reminder To Landlords – BER Certificates

Reminder To Landlords – BER Certificates

A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate is similar to the energy label for household appliances. From January 2009, a BER Certificate is compulsory for all buildings being constructed, or offered for sale or rent. The certificate rates your building on a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and will tend to have the lowest energy bills. G-rated are the least energy efficient. A BER certificate is valid for a period of up to 10 years while there are no changes made to the dwelling that will negatively affect its energy performance. As 10 years have passed
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