Property Advice: Renting Property in Ireland
Landlords in Ireland have the
following rights:
To decide the rent amount payable
by the tenant, bearing in mind
that the rent charged cannot
exceed the current market rate,
to receive the agreed rental
payment on the date specified in
the rental agreement and
landlords are allowed to review
the rent on an annual basis. The
exact details of this should be
clearly stated in the rental
agreement.
Landlords are also allowed to
terminate a tenancy without
supplying a reason within the
first six months of the tenancy,
to be kept informed regarding the
person normally resident in the
property and be the final
arbitrator regarding potential
sub-letting.
Also, Irish landlords are
entitled to be kept informed of
any and all repairs and normal
maintenance required on the
property and to be given,
reasonable access to resolve
outstanding maintenance issues.
Landlords are obliged to register
the tenancy with the Private
Residential Tenancies Board,
which now replaces the courts
regarding resolution of tenancy
disputes and they must supply
tenants with either a rent book
or a clear statement of rent
paid.
Landlords do not have the right,
without permission from their
tenants, to enter or occupy
property covered under a rental
agreement. They cannot take
property or personal items
belonging to the tenant in lieu
of outstanding rent or deposits.
To avoid landlord/tenant
disputes, landlords should
provide tenants with a detailed
list of the contents of the house
and agreement should be reached
as to the condition of the house
before the new tenants move in.
Landlords may have to compromise
between including enough
furniture to enable their
property to appear comfortable
and ready for immediate
occupation, whilst as the same
time avoid filling up what may
well be a relatively small living
area.
Landlords must be prepared to
accept a certain amount of
unavoidable normal wear and tear
in the furnishings and fittings
of the house, especially if they
are lucky enough to have their
property continuously rented out.
Tenants, for their part, will
need to understand that, in order
to present the house properly,
the landlord may provide them
with items of furniture that
should be treated properly.
This website has no connection or association with any landlord or tenants organisation or any estate agency or professional property body . This article is only intended as a general guide to some aspects of renting law. You should consult your solicitor or legal representative directly for the latest information regarding current renting legislation.
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