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Update For IPOA Landlords

Update For IPOA Landlords

For any period when people’s movement is restricted to 5 kilometres from their home as part of COVID-19 restrictions (Level 5 Restrictions), tenants cannot be evicted . The current Level 5 period is expected to end on the 5th April 2021.  During this period the following apply:- Notice of Termination may be served   Notices of terminations served are generally paused except for following: Anti-Social Behaviour; Behaviour that invalidates the landlord’s insurance; or Use of the dwelling other than as a residential accommodation unit, without the landlord’s written consent; Behaviour that threatens the dwelling.   Rent Increases can be served
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IPOA AGM – Virtual

IPOA AGM – Virtual

On the 10th February 2021, IPOA were delighted to hold our first Virtual AGM. Our attendance numbers were excellent and we completed the normal Business of the AGM in a quick professional manner. We found the virtual AGM was a great option in order to ensure that all necessary procedural and statutory legalities of the meeting were completed in a manner that respected social distancing rules while simultaneously encouraging engagement with our members. Our speakers outlined the development necessary to bring the Association in line with modern requirements of Marketing, Technology and Connectivity etc.   We also got a comprehensive briefing
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Tenant Protections Extended

Tenant Protections Extended

The protections for tenant in place since the 31st December have been extended to the 5th March 2021. The Residential Tenancies Act 2020 also introduced a 10-day grace period for ending tenancies, which means the earliest anyone has to leave their accommodation during this Level 5 emergency period is 15th March 2021.   Please note:-   Level 5 does not restrict the serving of a Notice of Termination.  There may be a revised date on the termination but you may serve it giving the normal required period of time.  The additional time resulting from the increased protection will be added to the
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UIPI Survey on Retrofitting to Improve Energy Efficiency

UIPI Survey on Retrofitting to Improve Energy Efficiency

The UIPI (International Property Owners Association) are looking for completion of a survey that aims to assess how EU citizens, property owners and real estate companies feel about their properties and the need to retrofit to improve energy efficiency, as well as to evaluate the impact of the health crisis on their intentions.   They need as many responses as possible.  It will take under 5 minutes and we would encourage every  IPOA member to complete it.   Link to Survey
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Important – Legislation Update

Important – Legislation Update

13th January, 2021 Part 3 of the Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Act 2020 (PDRTA) was enacted on 19 December 2020 to provide for temporary modifications to the operation of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.   During the period from 11 January up to and including 12 April 2021 and subject to certain conditions, a 90-day (rather than the usual 28 days) termination notice period applies, where a tenant is in rent arrears due to Covid-19 and is at risk of losing their tenancy. The earliest termination date allowed in such circumstances is 13 April 2021. Rent increases are
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Level 5 Restrictions – Update

Level 5 Restrictions – Update

9th January, 2021 Level 5 restrictions recommenced on the 30th December 2020. Any time there is a 5km restriction imposed on people’s movements, in line with public health restrictions, the moratorium on evictions will automatically kick-in. Level 5 does not restrict the serving of a Notice of Termination. There may be a revised date on the termination but you may serve it giving the normal required period of time. The additional time resulting from the increased protection will be added to the notice after it is served.   Existing tenancy protections mean that a tenant cannot be made to leave
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Further Amending To The Residential Tenancies Act 2004

Further Amending To The Residential Tenancies Act 2004

21st December, 2020 President Higgins signed the Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies Bill 2020 into Law on the 19th December 2020, further amending the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.   From a cursory reading we note the following:- It extends the protections for tenants in arrears as a result of Covid-19 from 11th January 2021 to 12th April 2021 and prevents rent increases for these tenants during the period.   The new protections shall apply where the tenant: makes the necessary written declaration, that he or she is unable to pay rent due on foot of Covid-19, and is at
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