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3.6 Neighbours and the Community If a landlord does not enforce the tenant’s obligations, any other person, for example, a neighbour who is adversely affected by the tenant’s behaviour, can bring a complaint to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB). This particularly applies to anti-social behaviour, which includes behaviour that interferes with other people’s peaceful occupation, as well as more serious behaviour that causes fear, danger, injury, damage or loss. 3.7 Noise Noise should not exceed ‘reasonable’ levels, and at the outset of a tenancy agreement any specific conditions related to noise should be identified. A landlord has responsibilities to other tenants and neighbours regarding noise and should be informed if noise from tenants or neighbours is causing a nuisance. If a landlord, tenant or neighbour is bothered by excessive noise they may make a complaint to their Local Authority, in this case Dublin City Council, which has some power to act. They can also complain to the local District Court under the Environmental Protection Act, 1992 (Noise) Regulations, which can make an order to deal with the nuisance. 3.8 Privacy the tenant’s permission. If the landlord needs to carry out repairs or inspect the premises, it should be by prior arrangement with the tenant. If the property is put up for sale, viewing times should be agreed in advance with the tenant. 3.9 Visitors Unless it is specifically stated otherwise in the tenancy agreement, a tenant is entitled to have occasional visitors stay overnight. 3.10 Repairs The landlord is obliged to carry out structural repairs except where damage beyond normal wear and tear has been caused by the tenant. If there are serious problems which pose health or safety risks such as: vermin, problems with water or sewage, electrical or structural problems, you should contact the Environmental Health Section of Dublin City Council. 3.11 Satellite Dishes The erection of satellite dishes on listed buildings is prohibited. In other cases, it is necessary to check with your Local Authority as planning permission may be required. The erection of satellite dishes is controlled by the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, which indicate where and how satellite dishes can and cannot be erected. A tenant is entitled to quiet and peaceful enjoyment of their home and a landlord is only allowed to enter with A Dubliner’s Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2004 11 (Updated January 2008)
3.12 Services Details of when and how payments for services (including electricity/gas) are to be made e.g. direct debit, meter, bill, etc. must be set out in full in the rent book. In situations where payments are made directly to the landlord, they must be receipted in full in the rent book, or by written receipt. Electricity and gas coin meters are set at a standard rate. If you think that the setting is too high, check it with the ESB or the Gas Company. In some areas it is the practice of the ESB not to put the electricity account in a tenant's name unless the tenant has a lease for a minimum period of one year. Tenants can contact utility companies to inform them of their tenancy and ensure that they are not billed for arrears for previous tenants or for charges due from other people living in the house. A landlord is not entitled to disconnect the power or water supply. If a dwelling does not comply with these standards, it can be reported to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB). 3.14 Television Licence Regardless of the ownership of the TV, it is the tenant’s responsibility to ensure a valid television licence is purchased. 3.15 Water, Refuse and Service Charges Local Authority service charges for water, bin collection etc. may be payable by the tenant as the "occupier" of the premises rather than the landlord. Tenants should clarify this with the Local Authority and ensure that they are not billed for arrears for previous tenants or for charges due from other people living in the house. 3.13 Standards The landlord must, by law, ensure that the dwelling complies with certain minimum standards and must, for example: • Be free from damp • Be in good structural repair • Have hot and cold water • Have adequate means of heating and ventilation • Ensure appliances are in good working order • Ensure electrical wiring and gas pipes are in good repair. A Dubliner’s Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2004 12 (Updated January 2008)
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