Landlord Help and Advice

On signing this Lease you are now responsible for your Premises electricity charges. Please register within the next 4 days with an electricity supplier.  It is important that you bring the meter reading for your apartment when registering with an electricity supplier. Note that should the account not be registered within four [4] days the supply may be disconnected from your flat by the current supplier. In this case a reconnection fee will be applied by ESB Networks – 2.m, p.3

If your heater stops working (first check it is switched on at the wall) try replacing the fuse in the wall before calling maintenance – 2.i, p.3

The most common reason for heaters to stop working is clothes being left drying on top causing them to overheat and short-out. To figure out how your storage heaters are supposed to work visit WWW.EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG/WIKI/STORAGE_HEATER and see Basic Controls – 2.i, p.3

 In the same way the Landlord cannot increase the rent during the term of a lease, he also cannot reduce the rent before the term. We can’t even approach the Landlord before the renewal date – 2.a, p.3

We’re happy to return your deposit within a reasonable time of move-out from the Premises, after an inspection and the return of all keys as specified in the Second Schedule – 2.t, p.4

We are currently not set up to take welfare allowance.

All bins are communal for use, but each apartment is responsible for the putting out of one bin. Your bin is numbered with your apartment number and the schedule is up in the hall. Green and brown bins are for recycling – 2.w, p.4

The Landlord only supplies from a set range of furniture including beds, tables, chairs, wardrobes and couches. The Landlord never supplies any appliances like kettles, toasters, cutlery etc. – Third Schedule

All rents are due by standing order. If rents are manually received after the 1st day of each calendar month a late fee is automatically applied by our accounting system to the Tenants account as described in section 5.b of this Lease.

In the past across Dublin City low mains water pressure has caused low water pressure. Unfortunately these things happen and are no fault of the Landlord. The Landlord will always have a plumber available to confirm to Tenants whether this is the case or not.

We’re happy to do any maintenance you need, but if the damage is reported by the qualified trade’s man as being caused by the Tenant the bill is sent to the Tenant directly by the maintenance company – 2.gg, p.4

Let us know as soon as maintenance is needed. Raising problems while in arrears is too late – 2.y, p.4

When it is cold outside condensation can form on indoor surfaces. If this is not cleaned or the apartment not ventilated it can build up and cause mould. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to keep vents clear and prevent the build up of condensation. It is a common problem for mould to build up in bathrooms,kitchens and windows if the room is not ventilated properly either by a mechanical vent or by a window – 2.i, p.3

Please don’t bring bikes indoors, they just leave marks on the walls and carpets and these are not treated as normal wear and tear.- 2.s, p.4

 Your neighbours must respect you by keeping noise / music levels low especially after 10pm, and you must do the same for them 2.l, p.3

Be vigilant, keep back and front doors closed and report any suspicious activity to the police. Never allow unknown people into the building.

Don’t overload or put metal / heavy items in the washing machines. These break the machines and they take a while to repair and even longer to replace. Report any Tenants that do this – 2.k, p.3

No food down the sinks and no unsuitable items down the toilets – 2.i, p.3

Please report any defects or snags in the Premises within one month of move-in otherwise it will be deemed to have been caused since the Tenant move in – 2.y, p.4

List of charges for extra services available Here

1. Find a replacement / transfer apartment – any amendment to your lease
2. Reference letter
3. Proof of address letter
4. Extra copy of lease
5. Replacement key
6. Replacement fob
7. Replacement clicker

No smoking allowed in the Premises. If there is a smell of smoke at the end of the Tenancy the Tenant must repaint the whole Premises – 2.bb, p.4

Viewings of your Premises start 1 week before your move-out date. You still need to give a notice period, even at the end of your term – 2.ee, p.4

So that you know your responsibilities and the Landlord’s responsibilities.

All people that sign the lease are responsible for the Rent.

The tenant is responsible for finding a suitable subtenant if they plan to move out before the end of their 12 month fixed term. This does not extend the fixed term of the lease, it just amends the existing lease. The rent is still potentially liable to change 12 months after the date on the lease, not from when a subtenant signs.

A subtenant doesn’t rent a room in an apartment, they are included in the lease for the whole apartment. If one tenant in an apartment misses rent the other tenants are liable. An eviction notice for rent arrears is served to every tenants in an apartment.

That there is a minimum admin charge of €50.00 [in words: fifty Euros] plus VAT for any administration or alterations whatsoever to your lease agreement after the commencement of your tenancy including the amendment of names on a lease to include subtenants (fee €200) sourced by an exiting tenant. In the instance of a subtenant the admin charge covers the administration of reference checking, ID checking, accounting and snag list inspection. It does not cover the additional PRTB charge of €90, billed separately.

To keep a pet on the premises we need to hold a larger deposit and all carpets must be washed at the end of your stay with us.

 It is strictly forbidden to install any sort of pre-pay meter in your rented property.