Landlords must ensure rented properties comply with Minimum Standards

Landlords have a legal obligation to ensure that their rented properties comply with the Minimum Standards as set out in the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2009.

Local Authorities are responsible for the enforcement of the regulations.  Where a property does not comply, a Local Authority can engage a series of sanctions against a landlord.

Paul McNeive from Irish Independent 'The Right Moves' reports 'Having recently bought a residential investment property, I was recommended to a surveying firm Inspex Solutions.  The Inspex inspection grades a property against the regulations and points out where improvements need to be made. I expected to receive a report a week or so later but after 3 days I was emailed a comprehensive 22 page report including photographs...  Anne Millar, Inspex MD, explains that some Local Authorities are under resourced to carry out inspections and she said the software is being piloted by several Local Authorities who need a streamlined process.'

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