A Dubliner's Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 ... - Dublin.ie

• Details of furnishings and
appliances provided. It is desirable
(though not compulsory) to also
record their condition as this can
help prevent disputes about
damaged or broken items. This
requirement only applies to
tenancies that commenced after
September 1st, 1993.
Under this 1993 legislation the
landlord must, by law, ensure that the
rented accommodation complies with
certain minimum standards (e.g. free
from damp; in good structural repair;
hot and cold water; adequate means
of heating and ventilation; appliances
in good working order; and electrical
wiring and gas pipes in good repair).
2.2 Tenants’ Obligations
Tenants’ obligations under the Act are
as follows:
• To pay rent and any other charges
agreed under the lease or tenancy
agreement on the due date
• To avoid causing the landlord to
break their statutory obligations
• To allow access at reasonable
times, to the landlord or their
nominee, for the purpose of
inspecting the dwelling
• To notify the landlord of any defect
that requires repair
• Not to do anything that would
cause deterioration of the dwelling
• Not to allow anti-social behaviour
by occupiers or visitors, or not to
engage in any anti-social
behaviour themselves
• Not to act in such a way that would
invalidate the landlord’s insurance
of the premises
• Not to sub-let the tenancy without
the written consent of the landlord.
The landlord has the absolute right
not to give consent but the landlord
must give reasons for this. If the
Landlord does refuse to sub-let,
the tenant then has the right to
terminate the tenancy.
• Not to carry out any alterations or
improvement without the landlord’s
consent. The landlord cannot
unreasonably refuse to give this
consent.
• To notify the landlord of the identity
of each person who usually resides
in the dwelling
• To use the dwelling for residential
purposes only
• To reimburse the landlord for costs
and expenses associated with
extraordinary improvements or
alterations
• To notify the landlord of the
intention to continue the tenancy.
The obligation is on the tenant to
notify the landlord of their intention
to avail of their right to continue the
tenancy. A notification may be
made not later than one month and
not earlier than three months
before the expected expiry date of
the tenancy.
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