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Excess Usage Of Water: Update (Irish Water)

Excess Usage Of Water: Update (Irish Water)

8th August 2019 It is important to be abreast of the changing situation around excess usage of water. Irish Water will begin writing to customers shortly who are using in excess of 213,000 litres with advice on conservation and their first fix leak repair programme. Each household will receive an annual allowance for water services and no charges will apply for water services used up to the allowance threshold amount. The default annual allowance is 213,000 litres for households. Households with more than four occupants will be entitled to a higher allowance. All water services used above the allowance threshold
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Categories: News and Property Management.
More Regulation – Less Landlords; Less Tenancies; Less Occupants?

More Regulation – Less Landlords; Less Tenancies; Less Occupants?

According to figures released by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) in their 2018 Annual Report, the number of private rental tenancies from 2017 to 2018 has reduced by 5,654,  it further reports that there are 19,222 less occupants from 2017 to 2018 and 804 less private landlords. This is a continuation of the trend since 2012 when the RTB reported that there were 212,306 landlords, a staggering 39,109 landlords have left the sector. We are seeing the unintended consequences of complex legislation, over-regulation and punitive taxation.  The data presented in the report reflects fewer rental properties coming on the market at
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Categories: News and Uncategorized.
Residential Landlord Course – 2 Places Remaining – Book Now

Residential Landlord Course – 2 Places Remaining – Book Now

Develop your skills with the IPOA Residential Landlord Course. We are delighted to announce that the upcoming Residential Landlord Course is near full to capacity.  Only 2 places remaining ! Contact us today is you wish to attend. We look forward to welcoming course attendees onto the programme in September. We have a cancellation list in operation once the final 2 places are taken for those who are still interested in attending. Please click HERE for further programme information.   CONTACT US  today is you wish to attend.
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Irish Water – Short Update

Irish Water – Short Update

August 2019 The legislation surrounding the provision of information hasn’t changed since 2015. Please see below short update on excess usage – more information will follow in the coming weeks. Update Irish Water  Q. Must I still notify IW if I’m moving in or out? A. Where there is a change in the occupation of a dwelling in receipt of water services from Irish Water there is an obligation on the owner of that dwelling to (a) either register with Irish Water or (b) notify Irish Water that he or she is not the occupier of the dwelling and provide
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Categories: News, Property Management, and Uncategorized.
RTB Present To IPOA On The New Landlord Legislation

RTB Present To IPOA On The New Landlord Legislation

IPOA welcomed 250 Members to the Aisling Hotel on the 2nd of July 2019 to receive information on new landlord legislation now in place. Janette Fogarty, Head of Enforcement and Legal Affairs with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) delivered a comprehensive presentation on new landlord legislation in place on foot of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019. Rosalind Carroll, Director of the RTB also attended and provided detailed responses to  queries. Chairperson of the IPOA, Stephen Faughnan highlighted the complexity and severity of the legislation. Stephen outlined that it is vitally important that Members are kept up to date and
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, News, RTB and Dispute Resolution, and Training for Landlords.
Rent Pressure Zones In Co. Meath And Co. Louth

Rent Pressure Zones In Co. Meath And Co. Louth

July 2019 Rent Pressure Zones were introduced in Ireland in 2016, There are currently 21 Local Electoral Areas which have been designated as Rent Pressure Zones. As of the 2nd of July 2019 more areas in Co. Meath and Co. Louth are now in a Rent Pressure Zone. Margaret McCormick speaks to LMFM about Rent Pressure Zones and the effects for Landlords in Co. Meath and Co. Louth. Listen HERE ( Starting 1 hour in) Contact Us Now With Any Queries You Have – 01-8276000 * take note of the date of publication of this piece. Information on this website
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Categories: News, Rent Increases, and Rent Pressure Zone.
IPOA REPRESENTING LANDLORDS

IPOA REPRESENTING LANDLORDS

Margaret McCormick, IPOA Information Officer speaks to Sean O’Rourke on the increase of Rent Pressure Zones nationwide. Listen back HERE Contact the IPOA if you are unsure if your property is in a Rent Pressure Zone – 01-8276000  
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