Landlords Leaving The Sector – Not A Surprise To IPOA

Landlords Leaving The Sector – Not A Surprise To IPOA

Listen Back To IPOA’s Chairperson Mary Conway No Surprise – Landlords Leaving Are The Sector…… Onerous & Over Regulation and Unfair Taxation ! Lack Of Confidence In The Sector. Stark increases in the amount of landlords leaving the sector and the supply of new rental properties is not replacing those lost from smaller landlords exiting. Overburdensome regulation, penal taxation treatment and vilification of landlords is destroying the Market. Listen HERE   IPOA SUPPORTING LANDLORDS CONTACT US 01-8276000
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RTB Late Annual Registration Fees

RTB Late Annual Registration Fees

August 2022 Following lengthy discussions and meetings with the RTB – particularly concerning the late registration penalty fee, IPOA are pleased to outline that RTB have devised the below solution to penalties. We looked for the late fee date to be changed but unfortunately that was not possible as this was written into the legislation, however we welcome the below refund plan.   Please find an overview of the RTB’s plans around late registration fees and refunds.   In recognition of the genuine difficulties landlords are facing when trying to register tenancies, the RTB will refund all late fees paid
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IPOA Announce the Election of our New Chair

IPOA Announce the Election of our New Chair

IPOA is delighted to announce the election of Mary Conway as the new Chairperson of the Association. This election marks an important next step for IPOA. Mary has been a residential landlord for 27 years and a member of IPOA since 1997. She also has the distinction of being the first female member elected to Committee in 2017.  Formerly a Nurse and Midwife, Mary has extensive experience managing students lets, houses of multiple occupancy, and letting houses and apartments. Mary holds a PRSA license A, B, C, and D, following the successful completion of a Higher Diploma in Real estate management
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Overholding & RTB Registration?

Overholding & RTB Registration?

July 2022 Question My tenant is overholding,  a determination order is in place confirming that the notice of termination is valid. We are in a situation now where we may need to apply for enforcement proceedings. The RTB registration for the property is just out – Is there a requirement for us to complete a new annual registration in this case? Response We have received confirmation from the RTB registrations team that in the case of overholding such as this, there is no need to do an annual registration.   IPOA SUPPORTING LANDLORDS CONTACT 01-8276000
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Changes to Legislation – Commenced

Changes to Legislation – Commenced

July 2022 Amendments have been introduced from  6th July 2022 to the Residential Tenancies Act which change procedures and some timelines. Key changes include: Notice periods landlords are required to provide tenants when ending a tenancy have increased in some cases. Less than 6 months – 90 days Not less than 6 months but less than one year- 152 days Not less than 1 year but less than 7 years – 180 days Not less than 7 years but less than 8 years – 196 days Not less than 8 years – 224 days   Landlords are now required to
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Changes to Notice Periods, Which Will Come Into Effect Shortly.

Changes to Notice Periods, Which Will Come Into Effect Shortly.

July 2022   Legislative changes to extend the required termination notice period that tenants must receive (where there has been no breach of tenant obligations) have been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. The amendments were made to the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 which will now be sent to the President for early signature. The proposed termination notice periods to be given by landlords where there is no breach of tenant obligations will change as follows: Duration of Tenancy                 Previous  Notice Period   New
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Categories: News, Notice Periods, and Uncategorized.
IPOA – Upcoming Online Course For Landlords

IPOA – Upcoming Online Course For Landlords

IPOA are pleased to confirm dates for our next online course. We believe that if you are letting a residential property, it is vital you understand the main issues involved. There are many legal obligations required of landlords, failure to meet these may lead to significant fines and possible criminal charges. Our upcoming course is offered online over 8 weeks. Each session is 2 hours in duration and will be delivered on Wednesdays between 12 – 2pm. The course will commence on the 7th of September 2022 – contact info@ipoa.ie for full schedule. The programme takes you through the lettings
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