Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) – Review of the Private Rental Sector

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) – Review of the Private Rental Sector

July 2023 The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) have commissioned a comprehensive review of the private rental sector. The review will report on how our housing system could provide an efficient, affordable, safe and secure framework for both landlords and tenants.  The review has commenced and Members can make submissions directly to the Department of Housing, link below. IPOA will be making a submission and would welcome your feedback on the questions below.  Feel free to give us any ideas you may have on any or all of the questions.  Your views are important and we would
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New IPOA research shows targeted tax relief needed to retain landlords in the market – alleviate supply issues

New IPOA research shows targeted tax relief needed to retain landlords in the market – alleviate supply issues

30th May 2023 The Government’s failure to recognise the pivotal role of property owners in housing provision shows that Ireland is out of step with its EU counterparts  IPOA has released the findings of its latest comparative analysis, which examines support mechanisms in place for landlords across EU Member States. The research demonstrates that, in cases where Member States have assisted the sector via targeted taxation relief and financial subsidies, sufficient level of affordable housing stock has been maintained. In turn, this has unlocked further investment in the market, improving the quality of residential properties available, and facilitating new forms
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New Landlord – Previously Unregistered Tenancy ?

New Landlord – Previously Unregistered Tenancy ?

May 2023 Question I have recently purchased a property that I intend to let out. It has come to my attention that the previous owner did not register a tenancy associated with the property with the RTB. What are my obligations with regards to registration with the RTB? Am I in any way liable for the previous unregistered tenancy? Response To ensure compliance with the law, landlords should ensure that they register a tenancy with the RTB within one month of the tenancy commencing. Where a tenancy existed at a dwelling in the past and that tenancy was not registered
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HAP – Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to guarantee payment to landlords

HAP – Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to guarantee payment to landlords

  May 2023 Measures have been or will be put in place to ease the impact of the end of the winter emergency period, including to amend the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to guarantee payment to landlords where the tenant defaults on payment of differential rent, effective from 1 May 2023. From 1 May 2023 when a HAP tenant defaults on their differential rent payment to the local authority they will be offered the option of a payment plan to assist them in maintaining their tenancy and allow the HAP payment to the landlord to continue. If the tenant defaults
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Landlord Query – Can you get a BER if there is no MPRN on the home?

Landlord Query – Can you get a BER if there is no MPRN on the home?

17th May 2023 Question 1. Can you get a BER if there is no MPRN on the home? Response 1. Yes, when there is no MPRN for an existing dwelling assessment or a new-final assessment, the BER assessor can submit this form to the BER helpdesk. Just to note, a provisional assessment does not need an MPRN. Question 2. Can you get three separate BERs for three flats with sub meters in the one building, which only has 1 MPRN. Response 2. Yes, dwellings can share an MPRN. The BER assessor records, in the BER assessment, that the MPRN is
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Energy Performance Building Directive EPBD 2023 – Feedback Needed

Energy Performance Building Directive EPBD 2023 – Feedback Needed

The Energy Performance Building Directive EPBD 2023 was voted on and agreed in March in Europe.  It will be transcribed into Irish Law. It requires that existing residential buildings will need to reach Building Energy Rating: – BER E by 2030 BER D by 2033 Protected properties are currently not included. 55% of Irish rental stock is D or lower see report  INTRODUCING MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE RENTAL SECTOR. Obviously, the tenant gains greatly from lower energy bills and the Landlord only gains when the Landlord sells. IPOA will outline Member’s issues and requirements for the process
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Fire Alarm – Battery Operated?

Fire Alarm – Battery Operated?

April 2023 Question: Can I use a battery operated Fire Alarms in my rental property? Response: Frighteningly, in as little as 3 minutes a person can die of smoke inhalation. Landlords please be aware of your responsibilities in relation to fire safety and to ensure that your properties are fully compliant with the fire safety standards and regulations applicable to rental properties. Fire alarms should be either mains-wired with a battery back-up or be 10-year self-contained battery operated. With regards to fire safety, landlords must ensure: There is a suitable self-contained fire detection and alarm system in each house. There
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