If you are a current tenant or about to become a tenant of Easy-Let here are a few things you should know. UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 2004 TENANTS MUST:
• Pay the rent and any other charges due on time
• Ensure no act or omission causes the landlord to be in breach of the law (including the provisions of the
Housing (Standards for Rented Houses)Regulations 1993
• Notify the landlord of any repairs required and allow access for repairs to be carried out and (by appointment) for routine inspections
• Not do anything to cause the dwelling to deteriorate
beyond normal wear and tear, and if this happens, make
good such damage
• Not engage in or allow anti-social behaviour or act in a way that would invalidate the landlord’s insurance
• Not assign, sub-let, alter, improve or change the use of the dwelling without the landlord’s written consent(see notes on assignment and sub-letting at end of leaflet)
• Keep the landlord informed of the identity of the
occupants ordinarily resident in the dwelling
• Notify the landlord before the last month of a fixed
term tenancy of the intention to avail of the protection afforded by Part 4 of the Act (i.e. to remain in the tenancy for a period of up to 4 years)
• Provide the landlord with the information required so as to register the tenancy with the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB).
Tenants’ Rights
Tenants also have certain rights in relation to their tenancy. These include the right to:
• Peaceful and exclusive occupation of the dwelling
• Particulars of the means to contact the landlord or agent at all reasonable times
• Reimbursement for reasonable expenditure on any repairs carried out by them for which the landlord was responsible
• Prompt return of deposit subject to deduction in respect of any arrears in rent or excessive wear and tear on the dwelling
• Refer a dispute to the PRTB relating to the tenancy and not be penalised by the landlord for doing so
• Request a copy of any register entry relating to their tenancy and to require the PRTB to confirm the registration particulars contained in the application to register their tenancy.
• Have complaints referred to and considered by any
apartment complex management company and obtain details of any management company charges
Anti Social Behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is defined as behaviour that constitutes the commission of an offence, causes danger, injury, damage or loss, or includes violence, intimidation, coercion, harassment, obstruction
or threats. It also includes persistent behaviour that prevents or interferes with the peaceful occupation of neighbouring dwellings by others in the building or its vicinity. Are There Any Rules About What Comes With A Property If Its Fully Furnished, Furnished, Part Furnished Or Unfurnished?
No, there are no strict rules but both expectations and reality can vary in different areas of the country and even within different niche sectors within the local markets.
Generally, a property offered as “fully furnished” would come with all the main fixtures, furnishings and fittings, white goods etc., plus the standard crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans etc., that a reasonable tenant would normally use on a day to day basis.
At the other end of the scale, an “unfurnished” property would normally be provided only with such basics as carpets, curtains and light fittings. RENT REVIEWS
After each 12 months of a tenancy, tenants, as well as landlords, can seek a rent review. Reviews can take place no more frequently than once a year unless there has been a substantial change in the nature of the accommodation in the interim.
Tenants can seek a rent review even where no provision for this is made in any tenancy agreement. Tenants must be notified in writing of the new rent at least 28 days before it is to take effect. Tenants who consider that the new rent is above the going market rate can refer the matter to the PRTB before it is due to take effect or within 28 days from the receipt of
the notice, whichever is the later.
IMPORTANT POINTS: Read such important documents as tenancy agreements and terms of business carefully; never sign anything you don’t understand – ask questions – seek advice.
Don’t have unreasonable or unrealistic expectations. If in doubt about what to do, or your obligations or responsibilities in any particular circumstances that arise – communicate, seek clarification.
Confirm important issues in writing – keep a copy.
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