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Termination Notices

Termination Notices

updated January 2023 Click HERE for Termination Notices  Valid Notices Valid notices must be sent to your tenant Must be copied to the RTB on the same day as issued to the tenant Be in writing Be signed by the landlord or authorised agent Give the date the notice is sent State the grounds for ending the tenancy (if the tenancy has lasted for more than 6 months or is a fixed term tenancy). * take note of the date of publication of this piece. Information on this website may change with the passing of time and the law is
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Property Management, Supporting Documents For Landlords, and Uncategorized.
Are You A Compliant Landlord? Changes To Be Aware Of!

Are You A Compliant Landlord? Changes To Be Aware Of!

July 2019 There have been a number of changes in recent legislation (June 2019).  To be a compliant Landlord, you need to be aware of theses changes.  Changes in the legislation are both complicated and complex.   Rent Reviews – Legislation around rent reviews has changed.   There are new requirements in the notice;  ensure that you are using the latest notice which is available on the RTB Website.   The change commenced on the 1st July, any rent review carried out on or after that date must contain the new items.   Rent reviews served prior to 1st July 2019,  correctly completed,
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, and Property Management.
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.
What Are The Minimum Standards For Rented Residential Accommodation?

What Are The Minimum Standards For Rented Residential Accommodation?

July 2019 In Ireland, rented properties must meet certain minimum standards set out in legislation. Landlords must also be aware of their safety responsibilities. The Housing Standards for Rented Accommodation regulations were recently updated, effective 1st May 2019. All rental properties must comply with the standards  at the commencement of the tenancy and also during the tenancy.. Failure to comply with the minimum standards can result in penalties and prosecution. For each unit let or available for letting, as a Landlord you must ensure that the rental property is in a proper state of structural repair.  You  must maintain the
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, and Property Management.
Ending A Tenancy – Termination Notices

Ending A Tenancy – Termination Notices

Updated January 2023 When Can You End A Tenancy? In the first 6 months If a tenancy has lasted less than 6 months, the landlord can end the tenancy and does not have to give a ground as to why the tenancy is ending. End of a Part 4  If the tenancy was created before 10 June 2022, at the end of these 6 years, a landlord can end the tenancy without giving a reason, as allowed under the old rules.  If the landlord does not end the tenancy at this stage, it automatically becomes a tenancy of unlimited duration
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Property Management, and Supporting Documents For Landlords.
What Landlords Need To Know About Rent Increases And Substantial Refurbishment

What Landlords Need To Know About Rent Increases And Substantial Refurbishment

June 2019 Works can be carried out to your rental property but if they do not meet the definition of Substantial Change below –  a Landlord cannot increase the rent. Please take notice of these rent increase rules. Refurbishment/Change works that commenced on or after 4th June 2019 , must comply with the new legislation if there is an intention to increase the rent to market rate. The definition is as follows:  A substantial change in the nature of the accommodation provided under the tenancy shall only have taken place where— (a) the works carried out to the dwelling concerned—
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, Property Management, and Rent Increases.
Reminder To Landlords – BER Certificates

Reminder To Landlords – BER Certificates

A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate is similar to the energy label for household appliances. From January 2009, a BER Certificate is compulsory for all buildings being constructed, or offered for sale or rent. The certificate rates your building on a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and will tend to have the lowest energy bills. G-rated are the least energy efficient. A BER certificate is valid for a period of up to 10 years while there are no changes made to the dwelling that will negatively affect its energy performance. As 10 years have passed
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