29th September 2022 Question: We have tenants in our rental in Dublin since June 2021, we are serving a rent review notice now with the revised rent starting from February 1st 2023.  Can we give 4 months notice instead of 90 days? Response: In order for a rent review to be valid, landlords must give tenants at least 90 days’ notice. This means that the new rent cannot then apply until 90 days after the notice has been issued.  Therefore, you are permitted to give over the 90 days notice should you wish. Please ensure you use the prescribed Rent Review
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01/09/2022   Question: I am in the process of serving notice on my tenants, they are in occupation 5 months, still within their first 6 months – probationary period. I have spoken informally to the tenants and they have asked that I give them 120 days notice as they should have a property lined up for then? Can I do this? Response: The legal requirement for termination of a tenancy during the probationary period – in the first six months of the tenancy, changed from 28 days to 90 days. However, you should note that the legislation does not allow
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July 2022 Question My tenant is overholding,  a determination order is in place confirming that the notice of termination is valid. We are in a situation now where we may need to apply for enforcement proceedings. The RTB registration for the property is just out – Is there a requirement for us to complete a new annual registration in this case? Response We have received confirmation from the RTB registrations team that in the case of overholding such as this, there is no need to do an annual registration.   IPOA SUPPORTING LANDLORDS CONTACT 01-8276000
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July 2022 Question: I have a tenancy in a Rent Pressure Zone where the rent was last reviewed as follows; Review Notice Sent: 05/July/21 New Rent Received: 08/Oct/21 I understand the RPZ calculation procedure and rent review process, however – do I issue the new rent review notice in July 22 to take effect Oct 22? Or do I need to wait until Oct 22 to issue a notice to take effect Jan 23?   Response: After a rent review or tenancy commencement, the landlord is entitled to review the rent every 12 months. You have to wait 12 months
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June 2022 Question? My tenant has left my property but has left belongings behind, mainly clothing items and a few bits of modest value. What do I do with the belongings?   Response In the first instance we suggest that you try make contact or speak to the tenant, especially if any valuable/sentimental items have been left. Next, check your tenancy agreement. Some tenancy agreements outline what will happen to goods at the end of the tenancy if they are not taken away by the tenant. If there is nothing in the lease agreement, then you should give the tenants
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April 2022 Question: I am a new investor to the private rented sector – I would like to know does landlord insurance cover loss of rent? Response: If you are a landlord / property owner, a ‘home’ insurance policy may not provide enough cover, so it’s important for you to ensure that you have additional coverage in place to protect yourself against any potential financial loss of income. In the event of a claim for loss or damage caused for example by fire, flood or storm, and where your tenant can no longer reside in the property or leaves, and
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April 2022 Question I have property that contains 6 self-contained studios and one unit with a designated bathroom adjacent over the hallway for that unit’s sole use. Can I rent out the unit that does not contain a bathroom?   Response In response to your query, you are not permitted to rent out the unit that does not a bathroom as the bathroom is not contained within the same habitable area of the unit. Please see information from the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulation 2019   Sanitary Facilities (1) There shall be provided within the same habitable area of
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