A Dubliner's Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 ... - Dublin.ie
A Dubliner's Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 ... - Dublin.ie
A Dubliner's Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 ... - Dublin.ie
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2.0 Tenancy Obligations<br />
This section of <strong>the</strong> guide outlines <strong>the</strong><br />
tenancy obligations of both landlords<br />
and tenants, and highlights <strong>the</strong> rights<br />
and responsibilit<strong>ie</strong>s of both part<strong>ie</strong>s <strong>to</strong> a<br />
lease.<br />
2.1 Landlords’ Obligations<br />
Under <strong>the</strong> <strong>Act</strong>, landlords are obliged:<br />
• To allow <strong>the</strong> tenant <strong>to</strong> enjoy<br />
peaceful and exclusive occupation<br />
• To carry out any necessary<br />
structural repairs, subject <strong>to</strong> tenant<br />
liability for damage beyond normal<br />
wear and tear<br />
• To keep <strong>the</strong> interior of <strong>the</strong> dwelling<br />
maintained <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> same standard<br />
that existed at <strong>the</strong> start of <strong>the</strong><br />
tenancy<br />
• To keep <strong>the</strong> dwelling fully insured<br />
for at least €250,000<br />
• The exception <strong>to</strong> this is if tenancy<br />
insurance is not obtainable or is<br />
only obtainable at an unreasonable<br />
cost<br />
• To repay or return any deposit paid<br />
by <strong>the</strong> tenant unless <strong>the</strong>re is a<br />
default in <strong>the</strong> payment of rent, or<br />
damage beyond normal wear and<br />
tear<br />
• To provide contact details <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
tenant, of <strong>the</strong> landlord and <strong>the</strong><br />
name of <strong>the</strong> landlord’s agent (if<br />
any)<br />
• To reimburse <strong>the</strong> tenant for<br />
spending on repairs for which <strong>the</strong><br />
landlord is responsible and which<br />
<strong>the</strong> landlord has refused or failed<br />
<strong>to</strong> carry out<br />
• To forward <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> management<br />
company (where relevant) any<br />
written complaints made by <strong>the</strong><br />
tenant concerning that company’s<br />
performance or functions<br />
• To enforce tenant obligations and<br />
not penalise <strong>the</strong> tenant for making<br />
complaints or taking action <strong>to</strong><br />
enforce <strong>the</strong>ir rights.<br />
In addition, under previous legislation<br />
(Housing Regulations 1993),<br />
landlords are obliged <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
tenants with a rent book or a lease. All<br />
rent payments received must be<br />
recorded ei<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> rent book or by<br />
written statement.<br />
The rent book or lease must also<br />
contain o<strong>the</strong>r information about <strong>the</strong><br />
tenancy, specif<strong>ie</strong>d by <strong>the</strong> Housing<br />
(Rent Books) Regulations, 1993, as<br />
follows:<br />
• The address of <strong>the</strong> rented dwelling<br />
• The name and address of <strong>the</strong><br />
landlord and any agent acting on<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir behalf<br />
• The name of <strong>the</strong> tenant<br />
• The term of <strong>the</strong> tenancy<br />
• The amount of rent, when and how<br />
it is <strong>to</strong> be paid, (e.g. cash, cheque,<br />
standing order)<br />
• Details of o<strong>the</strong>r payments (e.g.<br />
telephone, TV)<br />
• The amount and purpose of any<br />
deposit paid, and <strong>the</strong> conditions<br />
under which it will be returned <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> tenant<br />
• A statement of information on<br />
basic rights and dut<strong>ie</strong>s of landlords<br />
and tenants<br />
A <strong>Dublin</strong>er’s <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Residential</strong> <strong>Tenanc<strong>ie</strong>s</strong> <strong>Act</strong>, <strong>2004</strong> 8<br />
(Updated January 2008)