Question 1

What does the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to automatically extend notice periods by three months when a local authority certifies a tenant as at-risk of homelessness. Local authority must certify tenant cannot secure alternative accommodation and will become homeless upon quitting the dwelling to trigger the extension. Aims to give tenants time to find housing and allow local authorities to provide homelessness prevention support before emergency accommodation entry.

Question 2

What stage is the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Eoin Ó Broin, and was introduced on 7 Dec 2021.

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