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Ending A Tenancy – First 6 Months

Ending A Tenancy – First 6 Months

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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RTB Late Annual Registration Fees

RTB Late Annual Registration Fees

August 2022 Following lengthy discussions and meetings with the RTB – particularly concerning the late registration penalty fee, IPOA are pleased to outline that RTB have devised the below solution to penalties. We looked for the late fee date to be changed but unfortunately that was not possible as this was written into the legislation, however we welcome the below refund plan.   Please find an overview of the RTB’s plans around late registration fees and refunds.   In recognition of the genuine difficulties landlords are facing when trying to register tenancies, the RTB will refund all late fees paid
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Overholding & RTB Registration?

Overholding & RTB Registration?

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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Changes to Notice Periods, Which Will Come Into Effect Shortly.

Changes to Notice Periods, Which Will Come Into Effect Shortly.

July 2022   Legislative changes to extend the required termination notice period that tenants must receive (where there has been no breach of tenant obligations) have been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. The amendments were made to the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 which will now be sent to the President for early signature. The proposed termination notice periods to be given by landlords where there is no breach of tenant obligations will change as follows: Duration of Tenancy                 Previous  Notice Period   New
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Categories: News, Notice Periods, and Uncategorized.
IPOA Interview with Seán Kelly MEP

IPOA Interview with Seán Kelly MEP

June 2022 You have had an interesting career path, tell us a little about it?   I was a primary school teacher, and then secondary teacher, for about thirty years, then President of the GAA, and Executive Chairman of the Irish Institute of Sport. After that, I became an MEP and have been an MEP for thirteen years. So, an interesting and varied career, but it has been a privilege to serve in all those capacities and I enjoyed every minute of it.   As a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2009, will you give us a brief
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Rent Review – Timing ?

Rent Review – Timing ?

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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