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I’m In A Rent Pressure Zone And Way Below Market Rent ?

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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Landlord Query Of The Week: A Landlord’s Right To Inspect?

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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Landlord Query Of The Week: Do I Need To Provide A Dryer

Question: I rent a two-bed apartment to a couple, there is no private outside area. I have just bought a new high spec washing machine for the property and it is placed in the kitchen, the kitchen space is small and there is no utility area. The couple have requested that I provide a dryer for their clothes. Do I need to do this? There is no space in the apartment for an additional dryer. Response: In Ireland, rented properties must meet certain minimum standards set out in legislation. Landlords must also be aware of their safety responsibilities. The Housing
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Landlord Query Of The Week: Short Term Letting

August 2019 Question: I own a property that is not my principal private residence, I let this property out on weekly basis. The property is in a Rent Pressure Zone. What rules apply to me in this situation? Response: As this property is not your private principal residence and is in a Rent Pressure Zone, you will be affected by the new regulations in relation to short-term lettings. A short-term letting is the letting of a house or apartment, or part of a house or apartment, for any period not exceeding 14 days. You are required to obtain planning permission
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Landlord Query Of The Week: Anti-Social Behaviour

August 2019 / Updated January 2023 Question: My property is a terrace house in a housing estate, it is rented to a couple. The tenants are in the property 1.5 years. I have received several complaints from the neighbours in recent weeks about anti-social behaviour, noise disturbance coming from the property, loud music and people coming and going from the property at all hours. The tenants have been no problem up to this point, always pay on time and keep the property very well. I would rather the tenants resolve the issue with the neighbours. What are my obligations to
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Buying A Property With Tenants In Situ / Terminations

25th July 2019 / Updated January 2023 Question: I recently purchased a property in Dublin, I purchased the house with tenants in situ. The tenants are in the property 2.5 years and have no fixed term agreement in place. My son will be attending college in Dublin in September and I require the property back for his use. My son intends to be in the property by the 28th of August 2019. Response When you buy a property with tenants in situ you take over the rights and responsibilities of the previous landlord. The tenant(s)’s rights and responsibilities are unchanged
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Landlord Query of The Week: Can A Landlord Terminate During A Fixed Term Tenancy?

Question: I let my property on a 12-month fixed term contract on the 1st June 2019. My personal situation has changed since letting of the property and I now need the property back for my own use?  Can I terminate this tenancy now (with valid notice) as it is within the first 6 months of the letting or can I terminate the tenancy now (with valid notice) as I require the property for my own use? Response: Whether you can terminate within the first 6 months of the letting or immediately (with  a valid notice period) for requiring the property
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