Self-contained will also be a lot more difficult to get planning permission for. In most cases, a clause is added that forbids letting the unit.I think that is likely to be the situation if we build accommodation which adjoins our house, but which is entirely independent. I think it may hang on what exactly "self-contained" means, which is the term used in the documentation I've read.
This would not be my reading.possible to use rent-a-room but at the same time be subject to RTB
If you are renting a self-contained flat or apartment in your landlord’s home, your tenancy is covered by residential tenancies legislation and your landlord must register it with the Residential Tenancies Board. However, if you are renting a room that is part of your landlord's home, your tenancy is not covered by this legislation.
Your landlord may be entitled to Rent-a-room relief, whether you are renting a room or a self-contained dwelling.
Speaking to Revenue or RTB may be of some general use, but unless they provide written advice, which they will not, you cannot rely on anything they say over the phone.I spoke to RTB and revenue on this about a year and a half ago.
This is my understanding also of the Revenue rules. Rent-a-room is a revenue expression and has nothing to do with RTB.If its attached to your home/part of your home, it does not need a door between it and the main part of your home to qualify for rent a room.
Thanks for all the information everyone. Very helpful.
I'll contact the RTB again, and try to get more clarity around what kind of shared space would exempt us from their remit. If I make progress, I'll report back.
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