Do All Tenancies Come Under The Remit Of The RTB?

Question:

I am a Landlord, my properties are registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) and governed by the Residential Tenancies Act.

My niece is a tenant residing in a council property.

She has advised me that her tenancy was not under the remit of the RTB – is this the case?

 

Response: 

Not all tenancies are under the remit of the RTB, your niece is correct in what she has communicated to you.  The RTB cannot get involved if you :

  • Are a tenant in local authority housing
  • Live with your landlord under the ‘rent a room’ scheme
  • Are the spouse, parent or child of the landlord and there is no written letting agreement in place
  • Are living in the property as part of a short-term holiday letting agreement

 

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