15 March 2010

Due to official industrial action by the CPSU and the PSEU, The Public Telephone service of the Private Residential Tenancies Board will not be open on the afternoon of Monday the 15th of March. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this causes. We will return to regular hours on Tuesday the 16th of March 2010 where we are open to the public between 10am and 1pm and between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Friday.

Alternatively you can contact our offices by email at information@prtb.ie

Thank You.

1 December 2009

Michael Finneran T.D., Minister for Housing and Local Services, announced the coming into effect of the final elements of the package of measures approved by the Government last year to improve standards in rental accommodation. “With the commencement of provisions in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, the Government has now fully delivered on its commitment in Towards 2016, the programme for Government, to update the minimum standards regulations for the private rented sector".

The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the Private Rented Sector	pdf
Press release for Commencement	pdf

4 November 2009

Michael Finneran T.D., Minister for Housing and Local Services, announces significant changes to Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) legislation - focus on streamlining & expediting service delivery.

Press release on RTA Review	pdf

15 October 2009

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr John Gormley T.D. and the Minister for Education and Science, Mr Batt O'Keeffe T.D. launched the PRTB funded report "Students in the Private Rented Sector : What are the issues?". 

Speech by Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley T.D.	pdf
Speech by Minister for Education and Science, Mr. Batt O'Keeffe T.D.	pdf
Student Accommodation Report 2009	pdf

Rent Tribunal
Change of Address

Clients of the Rent Tribunal are asked to note that the 
Secretariat is now located at the following address: 

Rent Tribunal, 
Floor Two,
O’Connell Bridge House,
D’Olier Street,
Dublin 2 

All queries should be addressed to 
Ms Janette Fogarty 
Rent Tribunal 
Phone: 01 6350 600
E Mail: renttribunal@prtb.ie
www.prtb.ie

Binse Cíosa
Athrú Seolta

Ba chóir do Chliaint den Bhinse Chíosa tabhairt faoi deara go bhfuil an
Rúnaireacht suite ag an seoladh a leanas:

Binse Cíosa,
Urlár a Dó,
Teach Dhroichead Uí Chonaill,
Sráid D'Olier,
Baile Átha Cliath 2

Ba chóir gach ceist a sheoladh chuig
An Iníon Janette Fogarty
Binse Cíosa
Fón: 01 6350 600
Ríomhphost: renttribunal@prtb.ie
www.prtb.ie

28 September 2009

The Annual Report & Accounts 2008 were launched by Minister of State for Housing & Local Affairs Michael Finneran T.D.

Speech by Minister of State for Housing & Local Affairs Michael Finneran T.D.	pdf
Speech by the Chairman Mr. Tom Dunne	pdf
Annual Report 2008	pdf
Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2008	pdf

25 September 2009

Notice for Landlords

Important Changes to Tenancy Registration Requirements

 Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004

    Part 7 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 (which came into law on the 15th July 2009) contained a number of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. 

    In relation to the amendment to Section 135 (5) of the Act and its implementation by the PRTB, a landlord has 1 month from the tenancy commencement date to apply to the PRTB to register a tenancy. If the form submitted is incomplete it will be returned by the PRTB and the late fee will apply unless it is resubmitted within the month.  However, in view of the current backlogs in registrations the Board have decided to adopt a practical approach in relation to the change in legislation as it relates to the late fee until such time as the online system is up and running in early 2010.  

    Section 135 (2) of the Residential Tenancies Act has been deleted. This removes the requirement for landlord and tenant signatures on the tenancy registration form and was introduced to facilitate online registration due to be introduced in 2010. However, please do bear in mind that this only applies to applications which were received after the commencement of the legislation, ie the 15th of July 2009.

20 August 2009

Section 109 Rules

   These rules are made by the Private Residential Tenancies Board (the Board) under section 109 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (the Act) and are subject to the provisions of the Act.  They may be amended at any time by the Board with the consent of the Minister and they supersede any previous such rules pursuant to Section 109 as adopted by the Board.  The Board will process disputes referred to it in accordance with the provisions contained in Part 6 of the Act. For the purposes of the Rules below, PRTB management refers to the PRTB Director or an Assistant Director.

   Section 109 Rules         Word     PDF

5 August 2009

Third Party Applications for PRTB Dispute Resolution

   Under Section 15(1) of the Residential Tenancies 2004, a landlord of a rental dwelling owes to each person, who could be potentially affected (e.g. by anti-social behaviour), a duty to enforce the obligations of the tenant under the tenancy. In cases where a landlord fails to enforce a tenant’s obligation under Section 16 of the Act, a directly and adversely affected individual may take a case against the landlord through the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB). The procedure to be followed is set out in the attached information note. 

    Information on Third Party Applications for PRTB Dispute Resolution     Word     PDF
 

6 July 2009

Tenancy Registration Backlogs

   Please note that due to considerable backlogs it is currently taking up to 16 weeks from the date of receipt of registration forms to process a tenancy registration. When the tenancy is registered the landlord and the tenant will receive a letter in the post confirming that the tenancy has been registered. The PRTB wishes to apologise for this delay.   

16 December 2008 

Minister Finneran launches the PRTB Corporate 2009-2011

 Mr.  Michael Finneran T.D., Minister of State for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas, today (16 Dec. 2008) launched the Corporate Plan 2009-2011 of the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB).

 The Corporate Plan is both forward-looking and action-orientated while framed within the legislative provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. The Plan aims to strengthen the organisation’s capacity to deliver on its mission and mandate and to meet the needs of its customer base from a quality-service and value-for-money perspective. Its success will ultimately be measured in terms of the ambitious targets that have been set out in the Plan.  

The Minister commented that the Corporate Plan provides a very clear self-analysis of the PRTB and provides a useful road map for the future. “It is essential that the Board, recognising the pressures on its services, has a clear perspective on how it aims to deliver its services in as efficient a manner as possible. By identifying clear areas of activity, and related targets and performance measurement indicators, the PRTB is setting real benchmarks against which its progress can be measured “, he said.

 The Minister also commented that, “Far too often the good work being done by the PRTB goes under-reported and the fact that that 99% of landlord-tenant relationships work well, is ignored. Today, however, I want to publicly recognise

the tremendous achievements by the staff of the PRTB over the last year or so. Recognising the need to continually strive for improvement, real imagination is being shown by the PRTB in identifying ways to work both smarter and faster.

 Copies of the Corporate Plan are available on the PRTB website: www.prtb.ie

 Re-Registration of Tenancies Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  

July 2008

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Effective from 7 April, 2008

In the interest of security and safety the PRTB will no longer accept cash in payment of fees for Registration of Tenancies or Dispute Resolution.   

Registration Fees and Dispute Fees can be paid using any of the following methods:

 

   Bank Draft made payable to "PRTB"

   Money Order made payable to "PRTB"

   Cheque made payable to "PRTB"

   Laser Debit Card

   Credit Card (except American Express)

Cash received through the post or hand delivered to the PRTB offices will be returned to the sender the same day together with any accompanying forms.  It is therefore in the applicant’s interest to ensure that they use one of the payment methods listed above.