Can I Serve A Notice Of Termination?

Can I Serve A Notice Of Termination?

30th July 2020 Question: I desperately require my rental property for my own use. I was in the process of arranging a notice of termination for personal use when the Covid-19 Emergency Legislation was introduced. Is there any update on when I can proceed with a termination notice? Response: Minister O’Brien announced recently that the rent freeze and eviction moratorium, which was due to expire on the 20th of July, is extended until 1 August 2020. The Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020 which has passed stage one in the Dáil is new legislation being introduced. Our understanding is that
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Is Your Property Adequately Insured?

Is Your Property Adequately Insured?

  In association with SA Faughnan (Brokers) Ltd. and their continuing advice and tips for IPOA members on Property Insurance related topics.     The following article has been provided by Build Cost Chartered Quantity Surveyors.   Is Your Property Adequately Insured?- CLICK HERE    S.A FAUGHNAN (BROKERS) LTD. ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! S.A. Faughnan (Brokers) Ltd. continue to operate as normal, you can contact us as usual on 01 8245555 or by email during office hours 9am-5pm Monday – Friday. We continue to quote for all new business enquiries as normal and in fact we have introduced even more
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Is Your Property Adequately Insured?

Is Your Property Adequately Insured?

  In association with SA Faughnan (Brokers) Ltd. and their continuing advice and tips for IPOA members on Property Insurance related topics.     The following article has been provided by Build Cost Chartered Quantity Surveyors.  Click HERE.       A property reinstatement cost assessment calculates the anticipated cost of reinstating the property to its original specification in the event of total destruction. It is vitally important to note that the market value of the property and the reinstatement costs of the property are in no way linked. The reinstatement costs assessment should typically include the following: The reinstatement
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Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020

27th July 2020 The Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020 was presented to the Dáil last week and passed stage one.  It will require close scrutiny, and additions and subtractions may occur prior to the legislation being enacted.  The Bill is expected to be enacted prior to the 1st August 2020. From cursory inspection, and this is not definitive in any way, we note the following: – The aim of the Bill is: to help protect tenants who are in rent arrears as a result of Covid-19 and to prevent rent increases from taking effect until after 11th January 2021
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Categories: Landlord Legislation and News.
Speaking Out For Our Landlords

Speaking Out For Our Landlords

Margaret McCormick – IPOA Information Officer, puts forward our views – speaking out for IPOA Landlords. IPOA are against the extension of the rent freeze and moratorium on evictions, we are against the introduction of new legislation to extend this further. Listen Back To Some Recent Coverage  Drivetime (start listen 6minutes 50 seconds)  Newstalk Breakfast   Landlords Are Stronger Together – Join Our Association  IPOA Supporting Landlords For Over 27 Years  
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, and News.
Rent Freeze and Eviction Moratorium Extended until August 1st 2020

Rent Freeze and Eviction Moratorium Extended until August 1st 2020

Rent Freeze and Eviction Moratorium Extended until August 1st  2020 Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien confirmed yesterday (20 July, 2020) that the rent freeze and eviction moratorium is extended until August 1st 2020. The Covid-19 eviction moratorium prevents landlords terminating tenancies, for selling, breach of obligations, substantial refurbishment, or if you need it for yourself or your family.  It protects non-paying tenants, anti-social tenants and tenants who have already been served with notice. More legislation will be brought before the Dáil to provide greater protections to tenants. This legislation will be brought to cabinet on Thursday.
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The Private Rental Market Needs To Function In A Normal Manner

The Private Rental Market Needs To Function In A Normal Manner

The recent Daft report released outlined information on the June rental market during the Covid-19 emergency.   An increase in the number of properties available for rent was to be expected. Student accommodation previously utilized in the tourist industry in the summer is available. The decision of some multi-nationals and other companies to allow staff to continue to work from home has also resulted in more available rentals. Stephen Faughnan, IPOA Chairman outlined “The lockdown restricted re-letting and in spite of demand being high, Government guidelines restricted the showing of property as it was not deemed an essential service leading to
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