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# Landlords

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Child who allegedly developed acute bronchitis from damp and mould at former home awarded €20,000 damages
The court heard that Dawid Szafirowski, now aged six, had three times been referred to accident and emergency units and twice detained for treatment of his illness.
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Oct 31st 2017, 10:12 PM
People letting homes on Airbnb may need licence under new proposals
Concerns have been raised about the effect home-sharing is having on the rental market.
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Sep 19th 2017, 8:08 PM
'There are good landlords, but there are some leeches and vipers out there'
He made the comment while discussing the problems contributing to Ireland’s worsening housing crisis.
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Sep 3rd 2017, 3:01 PM
Laws trying to combat rising rents are being 'flouted by landlords'
Charities have expressed serious concern has private market rents continue to grow.
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Aug 22nd 2017, 1:34 PM
Locked out: Most people on housing benefits still can't afford to rent
The Simon Community study found that some 630 properties available to rent are beyond the reach of those on HAP.
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Aug 16th 2017, 9:07 AM
'Grossly unfair': Landlords are not happy about new plans to penalise vacant property owners
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy announced this week that penalties may be introduced for owners of vacant properties.
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Aug 16th 2017, 6:10 AM
Landlords are calling for an end to 'illegal rent control'
The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) has called for landlords to be treated more fairly.
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Jun 16th 2017, 6:20 AM
UK landlord bans 'coloured' people as they leave his properties 'smelling like curry'
“And I’d do it again,” Fergus Wilson said.
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Mar 29th 2017, 12:53 PM
Landlords express 'absolute outrage' at new rent control plans
At a meeting last night, landlords urged the government to address issues of supply.
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Mar 9th 2017, 6:08 PM
Landlords will have to provide an oven, fridge and microwave under new rules
Simon Coveney said the regulations “aim to ensure that properties tenants are renting are safe, efficient, durable and comfortable”.
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Feb 14th 2017, 9:08 AM
Landlords rapped on the knuckles for threatening new charges after rent caps
The Irish Property Owners Association has been given a dressing down by the competition watchdog.
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Jan 20th 2017, 2:10 PM
Cap on Dublin and Cork rent increases in place from today
The 4% cap will apply for a three-year period.
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Dec 24th 2016, 6:05 AM
'Rent pressure zones' to be introduced with immediate effect in Dublin and Cork
The government has launched its plan to tackle rising rents.
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Dec 13th 2016, 1:58 PM
Landlords condemn proposed laws which would make it more difficult to evict tenants
The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) said there are two sections which “infringe the property rights of landlords” and do nothing to help tenants.
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Dec 2nd 2016, 6:40 PM
Some landlords are demanding tenancy deposits of three months up front
A survey has also shown that 60% of people have had problems getting their deposit returned.
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Aug 2nd 2016, 6:10 PM
"Don't blame landlords for the current housing crisis"
IPOA Chair Stephen Faughnan argues that landlords are being priced out of the rental market.
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Jun 17th 2016, 7:30 AM
Landlords could face NCT-style checks to bring rental properties up to standard
Housing charity Threshold said some tenants are now “afraid” to complain about sub-standard accommodation.
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Jun 13th 2016, 2:34 PM
Do you have to move out because your landlord is selling up? Now they'll have to prove it
The aim is to stop landlords putting properties back on the market for higher rent.
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May 3rd 2016, 6:20 AM
Two landlords slapped with criminal convictions for failing to register tenants
The Private Residential Tenancies Board took legal action against the landlords for failing to register their tenancies.
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Feb 23rd 2016, 12:17 PM
Settling a dispute with your landlord just got cheaper
Fees for the Private Residential Tenancies Board mediation service have been scrapped.
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Jan 18th 2016, 2:52 PM
I’m normal, I always pay bills and I've no weird habits, but I still can’t find a room to rent
I’ve queued up with over 30 people to get into view a house. Then you have to pitch yourself, X-Factor style, as to why they should pick you.
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Dec 25th 2015, 7:30 PM
Will landlords forego extra rent to help families on the brink of homelessness?
One charity is asking them to consider it.
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Dec 12th 2015, 10:30 PM
'I hope it works': Two-year rent freeze to tackle housing crisis
The government has announced a new package of measures it hopes will tackle the long-running housing crisis.
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Nov 10th 2015, 3:55 PM
8 landlords who proved landlords can be good people
“Some old crank rang about a party last night.”
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Nov 3rd 2015, 12:05 PM
Poll: Have you ever had to move because of high rents?
Or were you able to weather it out?
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Nov 3rd 2015, 9:40 AM
'An absolute scandal': Tenants could face eviction for not paying water charges
Richard Boyd Barrett has said the measure is “draconian”.
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Jun 26th 2015, 9:35 AM
Student accommodation is an absolute disaster in this country – when will government respond?
On-campus accommodation is snapped up a lightning speed, leaving vulnerable young people at the mercy of the inhospitable private market.
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Jun 8th 2015, 11:55 PM
Tenants' rights are being trampled on, but there's a lack of political will to help
Tenants in the private rental sector are being treated like second-class citizens; a change is needed.
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Jun 7th 2015, 8:00 PM
What happens to you if your landlord doesn't pay their mortgage?
Things can get tricky if your property falls into the hands of the bank.
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May 25th 2015, 6:15 AM
Two landlords have been convicted and fined for not playing by the rules
Nether registered their tenancy as is required.
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May 19th 2015, 3:23 PM
What part of the country will bring you the biggest return on investment property?
Investors can expect a return of between 5% and 8% broadly speaking.
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May 14th 2015, 6:36 PM
This week’s vital property news: Irish Water and landlords and Ireland's oldest gay bar
Everything you need to know in one quick guided tour.
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May 7th 2015, 4:57 PM
'Rent certainty' might be coming, but could landlords get hikes in first?
One housing charity is worried that they might.
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Mar 8th 2015, 8:15 AM
Landlords say rent control is not the answer - bring back bedsits instead
The Government needs to to encourage supply, not restrict it according to landlords.
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Mar 3rd 2015, 8:38 AM
Irish Water asking landlords for their tenants' contact details
New water legislation is being planned, and landlords are concerned the Government is pressing ahead with plans to take unpaid bills from rental deposits.
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Feb 25th 2015, 6:13 AM
What would Albert Einstein say about Ireland's housing crisis?
We are, once again, beset by the destructive dichotomy of the two-horse race that is renting or owning.
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Feb 23rd 2015, 9:45 AM
The figures are in: Are you paying above average for your rented property?
People are now not driven to commuter belts by a preference for green space – but by the hard maths of affordability.
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Feb 16th 2015, 6:03 AM
'There needs to be a two-year freeze on rents' says Labour TD
Éamonn Maloney says the freezes are needed to stop Dublin from becoming a “landlords’ paradise”.
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Dec 15th 2014, 1:25 PM
Management company threatens to cut off water until tenants register with Irish Water
But they say “unclear policies” on water charges have forced their hand.
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Dec 9th 2014, 11:08 PM
Opinion: Rent controls ARE a viable option in calming Ireland's housing crisis
Some commentators who dismiss rent controls as being counter-productive are actually talking about rent freezes – an entirely different scheme.
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Nov 19th 2014, 8:00 AM
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