Excess Usage Of Water: Update (Irish Water)

Excess Usage Of Water: Update (Irish Water)

8th August 2019 It is important to be abreast of the changing situation around excess usage of water. Irish Water will begin writing to customers shortly who are using in excess of 213,000 litres with advice on conservation and their first fix leak repair programme. Each household will receive an annual allowance for water services and no charges will apply for water services used up to the allowance threshold amount. The default annual allowance is 213,000 litres for households. Households with more than four occupants will be entitled to a higher allowance. All water services used above the allowance threshold
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Categories: News and Property Management.
Landlord Query Of The Week: Anti-Social Behaviour

Landlord Query Of The Week: Anti-Social Behaviour

August 2019 / Updated January 2023 Question: My property is a terrace house in a housing estate, it is rented to a couple. The tenants are in the property 1.5 years. I have received several complaints from the neighbours in recent weeks about anti-social behaviour, noise disturbance coming from the property, loud music and people coming and going from the property at all hours. The tenants have been no problem up to this point, always pay on time and keep the property very well. I would rather the tenants resolve the issue with the neighbours. What are my obligations to
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Categories: Landlord Query of the Week.
More Regulation – Less Landlords; Less Tenancies; Less Occupants?

More Regulation – Less Landlords; Less Tenancies; Less Occupants?

According to figures released by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) in their 2018 Annual Report, the number of private rental tenancies from 2017 to 2018 has reduced by 5,654,  it further reports that there are 19,222 less occupants from 2017 to 2018 and 804 less private landlords. This is a continuation of the trend since 2012 when the RTB reported that there were 212,306 landlords, a staggering 39,109 landlords have left the sector. We are seeing the unintended consequences of complex legislation, over-regulation and punitive taxation.  The data presented in the report reflects fewer rental properties coming on the market at
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Categories: News and Uncategorized.
Presenting a Case to the RTB – Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail!

Presenting a Case to the RTB – Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail!

July 2019 The most important factor to remember when you are presenting a case to the RTB is to BE PREPARED.  Have your paperwork presented in an understandable clear format. Know your facts and ensure that you have evidence as proof of your case.  The devil is in the detail and this could be the difference between winning or loosing your case. Prior To The Hearing You are responsible for submitting evidence in support of your case, you must delete or redact any confidential information from your evidence e.g. your bank account details, addresses, phone numbers. etc. A copy of
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Categories: Property Management and RTB and Dispute Resolution.
Residential Landlord Course – 2 Places Remaining – Book Now

Residential Landlord Course – 2 Places Remaining – Book Now

Develop your skills with the IPOA Residential Landlord Course. We are delighted to announce that the upcoming Residential Landlord Course is near full to capacity.  Only 2 places remaining ! Contact us today is you wish to attend. We look forward to welcoming course attendees onto the programme in September. We have a cancellation list in operation once the final 2 places are taken for those who are still interested in attending. Please click HERE for further programme information.   CONTACT US  today is you wish to attend.
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Categories: News.
Buying A Property With Tenants In Situ / Terminations

Buying A Property With Tenants In Situ / Terminations

25th July 2019 / Updated January 2023 Question: I recently purchased a property in Dublin, I purchased the house with tenants in situ. The tenants are in the property 2.5 years and have no fixed term agreement in place. My son will be attending college in Dublin in September and I require the property back for his use. My son intends to be in the property by the 28th of August 2019. Response When you buy a property with tenants in situ you take over the rights and responsibilities of the previous landlord. The tenant(s)’s rights and responsibilities are unchanged
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Categories: First Time Landlord and Landlord Query of the Week.
Rent Arrears Procedure and Notices

Rent Arrears Procedure and Notices

January 2022 What Happens If Your Tenant Does Not Pay Rent? A tenant is required to pay their rent in full and on time until the tenancy ends even where a dispute has arisen with the landlord. If rent is not paid it is a breach of the Tenancy Agreement. If there is rent arrears in the first 6 months of a periodic tenancy or a fixed term tenancy with a break clause,  a landlord can serve a 28 day Notice of Termination without giving any reason. If there is a fixed-term tenancy in place (with no break clause) the
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Categories: Property Management, Supporting Documents For Landlords, and Uncategorized.