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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 yesterday, revealed that 37 per cent of applications dealt with deposit retention and it remained the most common reason for…

Five appointments made to Private Residential Tenancies Board

Industry News, Property News, The Renter

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 as Chairperson. Ms Walsh is a partner with Ensor O’Connor Solicitors. The other Board members, appointed by the Minister for…

Appointments made to Private Residential Tenancies Board

Property News, The Renter

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 Minister issued a call for expressions of interest in serving on State boards under his aegis. On foot of that…

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…

Costello calls for independent body to be set up to hold tenant deposits

Property News, The Renter

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 Costello said that considering renters had to come up with a “substantial” sum of money, it was only right that…

Are there any laws covering rental property?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

The residential letting market in Ireland is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 which also established the PRTB to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants and to operate a system of tenancy registration. Landlords and tenants may refer disputes to the PRTB for…

What happens when a tenant won't leave?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

If a Notice of Termination is not complied with and the tenant does not leave, the only recourse is to refer a dispute to the PRTB about the tenant’s failure to comply with a valid Notice of Termination. The landlord may not take the…

What is a Notice of Termination?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

The person ending the tenancy (it can be either landlord or tenant) must serve a Notice of Termination (a written notice) on the other party and that notice must comply with the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 in terms of the content of the notice…

The rent is late, what should I do?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

When the rent is late, the tenant should be contacted immediately. This lets the tenant know you are a professional landlord and on top of things. A gentle reminder is usually enough to prompt tenants to pay their outstanding rent. If the rent remains…