rent allowance ireland

[ewald]

Hi, a family has expressed an interest in renting our property. They claim that they are approved for rent allowance. I phoned the HSE and the information officer informed me that we first have to fill in the form and apply for it. When I told the officer that I can’t be expected to sign and rent out my property before I know that the person has the money to pay for it, she simply agreed! I find this incredible. Is there really no way of finding out that the proposed lodgers have had a discussion with the HSE and that they, in principle, have been approved? Ewald

 

[pudds]

Ask your prospective tenants for written proof of their elligibility to rent allowance. The onus is on them not you. That would be my approace anyway.

 

[gipimann]

There is no system of "pre-approval" for Rent Supplement - it is impossible to determine eligiblity until the tenant makes an application.