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# Threshold

Last month
November 2023
Threshold worked with over 12,000 households deemed at risk of homelessness last year
The housing charity supported more than 12,000 households last year, a 12% increase on the previous year.
4.7k
26
Nov 15th 2023, 6:00 AM
This year
2023
Threshold calls for NCT-style inspections of rental properties over concerns about poor standards
Threshold’s Q3 Impact report said that 7% of overall queries last quarter related to accommodation standards, up from 4.5% in the previous quarter.
14.2k
65
Oct 31st 2023, 10:25 AM
Tenants say gardaí 'made eejits' of them after calling for assistance during improper eviction
“You could’ve put anything in front of me, and I would’ve signed it,” the tenant told The Journal.
72.4k
0
Sep 14th 2023, 9:00 PM
Housing charity questions effectiveness of law brought in to prevent upfront rent requests
The charity argues that the wording of the law allows for “an illusion of choice”.
12.1k
18
Aug 18th 2023, 6:00 AM
Student Accommodation: Landlords join calls for caution and blame 'unfavourable conditions' for scarcity
Three separate warnings have been issued in the last week, as availability of student accommodation continues to dwindle.
14.3k
48
Aug 17th 2023, 5:30 PM
Threshold calls for protection scheme amid rise in landlords withholding deposits
The proposed scheme would see deposits lodged with an independent third party rather than the landlord.
8.1k
21
Jul 20th 2023, 6:00 AM
Homelessness record broken again as 12,441 people in emergency accommodation in May
The figures include 3,699 children.
17.4k
79
Jun 30th 2023, 2:23 PM
Renters feel less secure in their tenancies compared to last year, Threshold finds
Threshold said there has been a “steady, year-on-year increase” of insecurity felt by Irish renters, compared to last year’s report.
7.5k
34
Jun 21st 2023, 11:03 AM
Irish Government ‘will move heaven and earth’ for older renters facing eviction, says minister
A new report finds a quarter of older renters expect to remain in rental sector for the rest of their lives.
22.1k
70
Updated
May 11th 2023, 2:02 PM
Threshold says 75% of Notices to Quit for renovation they dealt with this year were invalid
Threshold said it supported 1,262 households to stay in their homes or secure alternative housing between January and March.
13.6k
25
Updated
Apr 19th 2023, 7:59 AM
Protesters gather outside Leinster House calling for eviction ban to be reinstated
The protest, organised by the Cost of Living Coalition, began at 1pm on Kildare Street.
29.8k
175
Apr 1st 2023, 2:55 PM
Free Legal Advice Centre says Taoiseach's claims on evictions do not reflect 'legal reality'
The centre’s chief executive said that Varadkar’s comments implied that the Courts have a large say in whether a determination order will be enforced, in reality, they do not.
23.5k
26
Mar 29th 2023, 11:30 PM
Threshold anticipates March to be its busiest month since eviction ban came into place
The housing charity’s CEO said its caseload has been steadily increasing over the past five years.
7.9k
8
Mar 21st 2023, 3:47 PM
'While the moratorium paused evictions, it didn’t stop landlords issuing notices to quit'
Homeless services are worried about the potential impact of eviction ban lapsing.
11.0k
20
Mar 8th 2023, 6:00 PM
AirBnb claims 'everyday families' rent out their homes for much-needed income
An upcoming property register is a barrier to income families “cannot afford to lose”, Airbnb says.
14.3k
19
Mar 1st 2023, 12:56 PM
Threshold says 40% of tenancy terminations for property sale were invalid in last quarter of 2022
The charity’s advisors supported 17,012 individuals in the last quarter of 2022.
18.2k
47
Jan 17th 2023, 6:30 AM
Last year
2022
Over 10,000 people who contacted housing non-profit were at risk of homelessness
It is among the figures in Threshold’s annual report released today.
5.4k
1
Dec 7th 2022, 6:20 AM
Threshold answered a call every 20 minutes from private renters facing eviction so far this year
An eviction ban is currently in place until 1 April 2023.
10.1k
52
Nov 3rd 2022, 9:33 AM
Tenancy termination and rental hikes among biggest fears for renters, report finds
The research was conducted by housing charity Threshold.
10.1k
27
Oct 13th 2022, 7:53 AM
More regulation of short-term lets on the way as charity says renters left with 'no options'
The Housing Minister at the weekend said the government is planning to take action in the coming weeks.
25.4k
42
May 2nd 2022, 10:24 AM
All time
Renters facing 'impossible situation' as new report shows drop in number of homes available
Rents across the country were 2.1% higher than at the end of 2020.
34.6k
90
May 12th 2021, 12:05 AM
Covid-19 eviction moratorium helped families - but did not reduce homelessness among single adults
There were 4,495 adults without child dependents classified as homeless nationally in October.
12.8k
8
Dec 30th 2020, 12:05 AM
HAP tenants struggling to buy food after paying rent top-ups to landlords, committee hears
There are currently 100,000 tenancies subsidised by the State, which is a third of all tenancies in the rental market.
34.3k
82
Dec 15th 2020, 8:11 PM
Housing charity dealt with over 100 illegal or threatened evictions during pandemic ban
A ban on eviction notices and rent increases was put in place temporarily earlier this year.
7.7k
14
Dec 10th 2020, 9:21 AM
Threshold calls for €20 million rent arrears fund to be included in upcoming Budget
The charity is calling for the funding to help tenants facing a rent crisis as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
16.9k
62
Sep 24th 2020, 8:20 AM
'It's a perfect storm': Sharp rise in Rent Supplement payments raises concerns over post-Covid crisis
There has been a 15% increase in the number of people receiving Rent Supplement since Covid-19 restrictions began.
30.7k
77
May 6th 2020, 12:05 AM
We have an NCT for cars, so should landlords need one for their rentals?
Housing charity Threshold says there’s an “unacceptable” number of properties checked.
16.7k
61
Sep 19th 2019, 4:12 PM
Sex for rent: Case of landlord propositioning tenant 'not a once off or unusual'
Housing charity Threshold has said it is aware of several such incidents.
19.5k
40
Sep 19th 2019, 2:19 PM
Just after their mother died, two brothers were told by their landlord they had to vacate the property
This was one such case faced by housing charity Threshold this year.
49.8k
30
Dec 25th 2018, 4:00 PM
Landlords and agencies have started asking people for viewing fees, says Threshold
In one case, a woman was asked for €500 to view a property.
125k
141
Oct 12th 2018, 7:15 AM
'Exercise particular caution': Here's how to make sure you don't fall victim to a fake rental scam
This time of year sees a spike in rental scams, housing and tenant advocacy charity Threshold has said.
15.2k
19
Aug 21st 2018, 8:52 AM
Family of 3 sharing room after landlord tried to increase rent by €500: Ireland's housing horror stories
In five recent cases handled by Threshold, families faced eviction from their homes for a variety of reasons.
70.5k
119
Jul 30th 2018, 12:05 AM
'The private rented sector is broken': Survey says 96% of people found it difficult to find rental home
Less than a third of people surveyed by housing charity Threshold were renting by choice.
16.0k
52
Jun 11th 2018, 6:05 AM
'Landlord said it was none of his business': Tenants left 'in limbo' after vulture funds buy property
Housing charity Threshold says numerous renters had contacted it over problems with vulture funds and receivers.
45.5k
64
Mar 12th 2018, 12:05 AM
Illegal evictions, severe overcrowding and landlords withholding deposits - just some of the issues facing renters
Housing charity Threshold launched its 2016 annual report today.
12.7k
66
Nov 27th 2017, 1:34 PM
Renter told she'd be sharing a room with another female, after she paid deposit the 'landlord' said she'd be sharing with him
Licensee renters have very few of the same rights given to other tenants.
75.4k
49
Nov 11th 2017, 12:05 AM
Those on frontline of homeless crisis say the Housing Minister won't meet them
The criticism comes a week after the minister announced a number of new measures to address the crisis.
8.8k
31
Sep 17th 2017, 6:30 AM
Landlords are evicting tenants and doing up their properties as a 'back door' around rent limits
Housing charity Threshold launched its pre-Budget submission today.
50.8k
112
Aug 24th 2017, 1:31 PM
Laws trying to combat rising rents are being 'flouted by landlords'
Charities have expressed serious concern has private market rents continue to grow.
22.6k
107
Aug 22nd 2017, 1:34 PM
Calls for deposit protection laws as some landlords looking for three months rent up front
Some landlords are now asking for two months rent as a deposit as well as payment for the first month.
16.0k
102
Jul 25th 2017, 2:19 PM
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