Most PRTB cases relate to landlords retaining deposits
Most of the cases dealt with by the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) last year related to landlords retaining deposits. The board’s annual report, published…
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Five appointments made to Private Residential Tenancies Board
Five appointments have been made to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB), bringing the board membership to 12 persons. Ms Catriona Walsh has been appointed…
Appointments made to Private Residential Tenancies Board
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD recently announced two appointments to the Private Residential Tenancies Board. In mid-2011, the…
Do I need a written lease?
A good lease agreement is essential to the effective management of investment property and it helps to avoid disputes and disagreements during the course…
Costello calls for independent body to be set up to hold tenant deposits
LABOUR TD Joe Costello has called for an independent body to be created to hold tenant deposits in order to prevent abuse by landlords. Deputy…
Are there any laws covering rental property?
The residential letting market in Ireland is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 which also established the PRTB to resolve disputes between landlords…
What happens when a tenant won't leave?
If a Notice of Termination is not complied with and the tenant does not leave, the only recourse is to refer a dispute to…
What is a Notice of Termination?
The person ending the tenancy (it can be either landlord or tenant) must serve a Notice of Termination (a written notice) on the other…
The rent is late, what should I do?
When the rent is late, the tenant should be contacted immediately. This lets the tenant know you are a professional landlord and on top…