Who pays water rates during a tenancy Section 39 of The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 states that “The landlord is responsible for all outgoings in respect of the premises that are incurred whether or not the premises are occupied and are incurred for common facilities. So who pays for what part of the water […]
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Who pays for pest control the tenant or owner?
Who pays for pest control the tenant or owner. This is a question that comes up quite often. A landlord needs to make sure the property is pest free at the beginning of any new tenancy and a tenant is required to keep the property in a good clean condition so as not to […]
Who is responsible for mould and condensation in a rental property
Who is responsible for mould and condensation in a rental property? Tenants should try to keep their house in a condition that doesn’t encourage mould and damp. This includes keeping the house well aired, and removing mould as soon as it appears. When you meet your tenant at the property to move them […]
How much notice do I need to give to terminate a tenancy
The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 states that The minimum period of noticed required to be given by a landlord to terminate a tenancy shall be; 42 days notice where the owner of the premises requires the premises as the principal place of residence for the owner or any member of that owners family 42 days notice where the […]
New Quality Standards for Renting
New Quality Standards for Renting If the changes go ahead, all rental properties would have to meet new insulation standards and be fitted with smoke alarms. This would ensure that all tenants can live in safer, warmer and healthier homes. Insulation and smoke alarms Under proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords would have to make […]
Mould and Dampness
Check for signs of mould and dampness before moving in Before you move into the property, you and the landlord should inspect the property together and note any damage in a property inspection report (part of the tenancy agreement). Use the inspection to look for any signs of mould or damp, and raise any concerns you […]
Landlord Protection Insurance
At Hollie Joss We use Real Landlord Protection Insurance which is as close as we can get to a rental guarantee. You should be receiving rent on your property unless it is vacant due to tenants giving notice. Landlord Protection Insurance is your key “risk management” tactic when owning Residential Investment Properties, but it is not […]
