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Threshold says tenancy termination still the largest issue facing private tenants

Politicians are to be briefed on the preliminary results of new research by the Residential Tenancies Board

New temporary moratorium on evictions to last until March 31st

‘Paradox’ in rent-a-room tax breaks compared to small landlords, Threshold says

Discrimination complaint upheld by the Workplace Relations Commission

‘Dire’ situation as Daft.ie report shows just 716 homes available to rent nationwide on August 1st

The average new national rent is now €1,460 per month

Tenants forced to ‘put up with’ damp, mould, rotting floors and broken heating, charities say

Increase to eviction notice periods to provide ‘welcome breathing space’

Almost two-thirds of respondents said they were renting because they could not afford to buy a home

Residential Tenancies Board told Oireachtas committee that it could be a ‘problem’

Family went into arrears on their utility bills to make sure they kept their tenancy

People ‘shouldn’t be allowed to get away with treating tenants like that,’ hearing told

Many third-level students from abroad are shocked by the high cost of living

Rent pressure-zone law has ‘failed’ and ‘we need to move’, says spokesman Eoin Ó Broin

One third of renters feel uninformed about rights as tenants, Threshold survey shows

Housing expectations are high due to receding pandemic and Housing for All plan

Minister for Housing welcomes appointment of former Coveney adviser during ‘critical time’

Three-fold increase in demand for properties, particularly for overseas tenants

Threshold received 70 reports of landlords refusing to accept HAP in first half of year

Triona Coates calls for Cavan County Council to inspect home with mould, mildew and damp

Reviews of Housing Assistance Payment accommodation down two-thirds on last year

Period Door Properties blames tenants taking unfair advantage of Covid measures

As buying a home becomes increasingly difficult, renters face challenges in retirement

Housing body says homes for €250,000 ‘workable’ to ease declining ownership rates

Rental sector accommodates one in five households, housing conference hears

More than half of respondents say they rent because they are unable to buy their own home

Memoir by former president’s son-in-law will be published in 2022

Queries on lease terminations increase by almost 50%, Threshold housing charity says

Opposition fears rise in homelessness as Government defends tenant supports

Lifting of 5km rule allows removal of tenants, but additional protections for those impacted by pandemic will remain

Organisations for restaurants and pubs hit out at lack of clarity for such businesses

Dún Laoghaire case highlights use of sale and refurbishment ‘loopholes’ – Boyd Barrett

Households are in good financial shape but businesses face challenges when State supports end

There’s no need for a so-called ageing runner to have a fear of speed and specific training

Some 787 tenants served eviction notices during Covid-19 pandemic, RTB figures show

Further moritorium on evictions and creation of youth strategy among report’s recommendations

Nearly 300 tenants served notices of termination during Covid-19 eviction moratorium

Survey finds 85 per cent of tenants do not want to be in pivate rented sector

Threshold calls for more nuanced approach to how rental tenancies end