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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