My Tenant Has Stopped Paying Rent – What Do I Do?

My Tenant Has Stopped Paying Rent – What Do I Do?

Question: I have a tenant in my property 8 months, they have failed to pay their last months rent, I have tried to contact them, they are not answering my calls.  How do I get my rent – can I terminate the agreement? Response: It is important that you know that rent must be paid to a Landlord at all times. In the first instance, we would suggest Landlords carefully monitor their incoming rent and immediately action if the rent is not paid. A tenant is obliged to pay their rent in full and on time until the tenancy ends.
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Categories: Landlord Query of the Week.
Has Your Rental Property Been Inspected?

Has Your Rental Property Been Inspected?

As a landlord you have a legal obligation to ensure that your rental home meets certain minimum physical standards. Local authorities are responsible for carrying out inspections on rental accommodation and enforcing the minimum standards. These standards are set out in the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations  In general, the standards apply to dwellings rented from private landlords, local authorities and approved housing bodies. However, they do not apply to holiday homes or to communal housing being let by the Health Service Executive or an approved body. The regulations specify requirements in relation to: Structural Condition Sanitary Facilities Heating Facilities Food Preparation
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, Property Management, and Uncategorized.
Student Specific Accommodation

Student Specific Accommodation

It is important that landlords are aware of recent changes to legislation in relation to Student-Specific Accommodation (SSA). This includes purpose built student accommodation and accommodation that is let for the sole purpose of providing accommodation to students during the academic year. The legislation clarifies that Student-Specific Accommodation provided by the private sector is within the jurisdiction of the RTB, regardless of whether there is a lease or license agreement in place. What Do These Changes Mean for Landlords? If you provide accommodation to students under a license agreement after 15th August 2019 you must register with the RTB. Student
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Categories: Landlord Legislation, News, Property Management, RTB and Dispute Resolution, and Uncategorized.
Am I restricted To Rent Control After Airbnb Occupation?

Am I restricted To Rent Control After Airbnb Occupation?

Question: I have a second property in Cork City that is not my principal private residence.  I bought this property 10 years ago and rented it out to a couple. When the tenants left in 2016, I decided to let the property through Airbnb on a short-term basis. I have decided to let out the entire property again on a long-term basis. In deciding the rent for the new tenants can I go to market rent, am I restricted to rent control? Response: Yes, our understanding is you can set the rent at market rent if you so wish. An
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Rents At An All Time High Yet Landlord Retention Continues To Be A Big Issue !

Rents At An All Time High Yet Landlord Retention Continues To Be A Big Issue !

With average rents at an all time HIGH in most parts of the country – one would wonder why landlords continue to LEAVE the sector? The answer to this is very simple. Continual state interference in the private rental sector – punitive taxation, complex and ever changing legislation and rent control!  “Increased supply of accommodation is the only solution to the housing crisis, rent control reduces the supply of available accommodation, the evidence is clear; between 2016 and 2018 over 2000 landlords left the sector and over 12,000  rental units are no longer available.  The State needs to value the service
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Categories: News.
UIPI Hiring – Project Officer

UIPI Hiring – Project Officer

The  UIPI Secretariat is currently looking for a Project Officer to strengthen its work at its Brussels office. Click HERE for the official job call and for instructions to proceed to the application.  
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Can An Agent Pass On Management Fees To Tenants?

Can An Agent Pass On Management Fees To Tenants?

Question:  I have engaged a letting agent to manage a large portfolio of property on my behalf. Can the agent charge the tenants their management fees ?  Response:  Landlords frequently employ letting agents to let and, in some cases, manage their properties. Letting agents are required under law to have a licence and Landlords should avoid dealing with unlicensed agents as you may have little recourse if things go wrong. Our understanding is that it is not legal for agents to charge tenants fees. Under Section 90 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 it is not legal to charge tenants
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