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What is considered normal ‘wear and tear’?

This is a grey area and a cause of many landlord/ tenant disputes. Most disputes with regard to wear and tear occur because the landlord did not prepare a detailed and accurate inventory of contents and their condition when the tenants moved into the…

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What do I do if a tenant causes damages?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

The first thing to do is to record the damages. Take a written note of all damages and it is also advisable to take photographic evidence. A digital camera is ideal for this purpose. Establish the costs of the damage If possible, it is…

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What is a void period?

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A void is when the property is empty and not generating any rent. Landlords try to minimise void periods. Many novice landlords who have been told that their buy-to-let property is worth €1500 per month, will then end up with it empty for three…

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What happens when a tenant won't leave?

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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…

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What is a Notice of Termination?

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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…

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How do I end a tenancy?

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Termination of a tenancy requires the service of a valid Notice of Termination giving the appropriate amount of notice, which is 28 days where the tenancy has lasted less than six months or termination is for breach of tenancy obligations. The notice period increases…

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Under what circumstances can I ask my tenants to leave?

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The landlord can terminate the tenancy without specifying grounds during the first six months, but once a tenancy has lasted six months, the landlord will be able to terminate that tenancy (known as a “Part 4 tenancy”) during the following 3½ years only if…

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How much notice do I have to give tenants?

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Duration of Tenancy Notice by Landlord Less than 6 months 28 days 6 or more months but less than 1 year 35 days 1 year or more but…

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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…

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Can I inspect my property after the tenants move in?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

A good lease agreement should contain a clause, which permits the landlord to inspect the property. The tenant should be given prior written notice and it is best to arrange a time that is mutually suitable to both landlord and tenant.

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