Question 1

What does the Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018 do?

Accepted Answer

Extends 'landlord' definition to include receivers and persons with charges on mortgaged rental properties, ensuring they remain bound by tenancy terms and obligations. Limits annual rent increases in all areas to inflation rate (currently 4% in Rent Pressure Zones) and declares all remaining areas as Rent Pressure Zones for 3 years. Removes landlord's right to end Part Four tenancies after 6 years without grounds; prohibits termination for sale; allows refurbishment termination only if property cannot remain habitable.

Question 2

What stage is the Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018 is at Second Stage in 32nd 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 (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018?

Accepted Answer

The Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018 was sponsored by Jan O'Sullivan, and was introduced on 29 Mar 2018.

Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018

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