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The Household Charge explained

Landlords, Property News, Rentals, Renters, Students

It has been dominated by controversy, confusion and resistance. Call it what you may it is a tax by another name, but what is the reality of the new household charge, who has to pay it and how and what are the consequences for non…

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Alan Boswell’s guide to landlord's insurance

Landlords, Rentals

Being a landlord brings with it a whole host of challenges. Not only do you need to pay the mortgage each month, you have to protect both your property and your tenants. It’s a common misconception that a standard buildings and contents insurance policy…

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Do I need a written lease?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

A good lease agreement is essential to the effective management of investment property and it helps to avoid disputes and disagreements during the course of the tenancy. A lease agreement should cover: The length of the tenancy The rent and how it is paid…

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What is an inventory?

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An inventory is the itemisation of the contents of the property and their condition. Every landlord should have an inventory for each property as it outlines not only what is in the property, but also what condition the contents are in at the time…

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How much should the security deposit be?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Most landlords will look for one months rent as a deposit. In more expensive properties or for corporate lets, landlords may request more to reflect the more expensive nature and fit-out of the property. Remember a month's rent as deposit doesn’t go very far…

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What references should I ask for?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Always ask for at least two written references. The most common references are from: Previous landlord: Try to find out why the tenant is moving. Employers: Is the tenant in full time employment? Bank reference: If the tenant doesn’t have a bank account how…

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Problems caused by cold weather can be prevented

Landlords, Rentals

As councils around the country prepare for another possible cold snap this winter, it’s also important for tenants and landlords to prepare themselves for any cold weather or heavy snow as well. Dublin City Council met on Wednesday to roll out its severe weather plan…

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What are tenants obligations?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Certain minimum obligations are laid out in the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. Failure to comply with any of these obligations could result in the termination of the tenancy subject to the landlord's compliance with the act. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 tenants must:…

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What rights do tenants have?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Tenants have certain rights in relation to their tenancy. These include the right to: Quiet and peaceful occupation of the dwelling Obtain contact with the landlord or agent at all reasonable times Reimbursement for reasonable expenditure on any repairs carried out by them for…

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What are a landlord's legal obligations?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Landlords must comply with the terms of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Under the act landlords are obliged to: Register with the PRTB within 30 days of commencement of the tenancy Provide tenants with 28 days notice of a rent review Repair and maintain the premises…

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