Just make sure that you don't get sucked into the myth that Eastern Health Board/Social Welfare pay for any damage, bills outstanding etc if the tenant does a runner. You are basically in a contract with the tennant and as with any tennant that ups and leaves with no forwarding address you pay the costs of all outstanding damages/bills. Outstanding Gas & ESB remain in their name but unless your new tennant has accounts previously with these companies hefty deposits are required by them so you can have problems when re-renting.