September 2019 Question: I have tenants in my rental property since September 2015, they have just acquired  further Tenancy rights (further part 4/6).  Due to foreseen circumstances I need to terminate the Tenancy, my own home is in need of construction works. Can I terminate in the first 6 months of a further part 4/6 Tenancy? Does a 6 month probation apply in this case and can I terminate in 28 days?  Response:  There is no probationary period for a further part 4/6 Tenancy. If you require to terminate the Tenancy, you can only do so in accordance with one
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Question:  I have engaged a letting agent to manage a large portfolio of property on my behalf. Can the agent charge the tenants their management fees ?  Response:  Landlords frequently employ letting agents to let and, in some cases, manage their properties. Letting agents are required under law to have a licence and Landlords should avoid dealing with unlicensed agents as you may have little recourse if things go wrong. Our understanding is that it is not legal for agents to charge tenants fees. Under Section 90 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 it is not legal to charge tenants
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Question: My Daughter is a student and is staying in a property I own in Dublin, there are no other occupants at present in this property. If she takes fellow students into the property will they have to be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board?   Response: If you or your daughter have a written agreement in place with the students intended to occupy the premises then yes, this must be registered with the RTB and subject to the Residential Tenancies Act. However, if you do not have a written agreement in place, it is our understanding that you do
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New rules are in place since this post was published in September 2019 – Please contact IPOA directly for information on the current RPZ rules. Question: I have been renting a 2-bed apartment in Cork City Centre for the past 10 years, I have had the same good tenants for the duration of the letting and never varied their rent. My tenants have recently bought their own property and will be vacating the apartment at the end of the month. I am 50% below market rent for the area, I have two prospective new tenants willing to pay market rent
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Question: I own a property which is rented to a family. The tenants are in the property 12 months and I have not carried out an inspection to date. As I was passing the property 2 weeks ago on my way to work, I noticed that there was a lot of rubbish building up on the front lawn and there appears to be a broken window and torn curtains. I would like to inspect the property and have contacted the tenants three times in the two weeks to arrange the visit. The tenants have not responded to my request. What
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