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

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

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

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

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?

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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Landlord Query Of The Week: Substantial Refurbishment / Rent Increase

Landlord Query Of The Week: Substantial Refurbishment / Rent Increase

July 2019 Question My rental property is in a Rent Pressure Zone. I served a valid notice of termination on the grounds of substantial refurbishment in January 2019, the tenants vacated the property on the 1st of April 2019 and works commenced on my property on the 9th of April 2019.  I would like to increase the rent to market rent once the works have been completed. As works are still ongoing, do I have to adhere to the new legislation brought in with the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2019? Response Refurbishment/Change works that commenced on or after 4th June
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Landlord Query Of The Week : Rent Increase

Landlord Query Of The Week : Rent Increase

Landlord Query of the Week: 29th May 2019 My property is in a Rent Pressure Zone, I have not increased my rent since 2017, I have three tenants on one lease agreement, one tenant is leaving with a replacement in July. I have served a 90 days increase notice , how does the replacement tenant fit in with the increase? The increase will not come into affect until August. IPOA Reply:  *Private landlords must follow certain procedures and rules if they want to raise the rent. The rules are set out in the Residential Tenancies Act. Based on the information
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