GeneralZod
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Good idea about making it a rule that rented apartments be on the register.
I also suspect, going by some of the posts here on AAM, that some simply don't have a clue about their responsibilities and liabilities! Not saying that that's any excuse but there does seem to be a certain tendancy on the part of some to plunge into "bricks and mortar" without any research of understanding.I think there are lots of "new" smalltime amateur landlords in the country.
I would suspect lots of them are not using accountants, not researching their tax liabilities and not worrying too much about their tax returns, with whitewash statments like well my mortgage equals my rent, so there is no need.
If he's such a lovely man, be nice and make him aware of his responsibilities rather than just landing him in hot water! You should know if the place is registered because each tenancy must be registered and you would have had to sign a PRTB form and provide your PPSN (not all registered properties appear, or appear identifiably, in the register, which as published online is in any case a snapshot only).I'm renting a place at the moment that doesn't appear on the list,the landlord is a lovely man not the slightest bit "dodgy".I presume he just isn't aware of his "responsibilities".I'll be claiming rent relief when i move on though !.
I wouldn't be at all surprised to see quite a number of them making tax-defaulters lists for very large sums (mostly interest and penalties) over the next few years.
Want to guage opinion on this - I suspect the answer is going to be report them. That's what I'm inclined to do anyway. But maybe not as a full frontal assault might have unforeseen negative consequences on the development like good neighbours moving out or maintenance fees not being paid promptly.
I live in a small apartment scheme (less than 20 apartments). Most of the apartments are rented out. I came across this Public Register of Tenancies. I know who owns each apartment as I'm on the management co committee. Some of the apartments are registered but 8 of the apartments that I know have tenants in them are not on the register. I doubt that most of them have exemptions from registration.
Registration with the PRTB is not a prerogative/choice - it is a legal obligation for most landlords. I'm not making a value judgement either way on the original issue but just wish to correct this mistaken assertion.If you wish to be on the register that's your prerogative
Why would you do this? What makes you feel it's necessary for you to report them. When did people need to start fearing their neighbours would report them to the authorities. When did we become such a nation of begrudgers that we feel it necessary to phone the taxman if someone isn't doing what we feel they should. Live and let live I say. If you wish to be on the register that's your prerogative but Mind your own business when it comes to others.
If you see a plumber coming in to do some work will you ring the taxman to make sure he's not doing a nixer?
Why would you do this? What makes you feel it's necessary for you to report them. When did people need to start fearing their neighbours would report them to the authorities. When did we become such a nation of begrudgers that we feel it necessary to phone the taxman if someone isn't doing what we feel they should. Live and let live I say. If you wish to be on the register that's your prerogative but Mind your own business when it comes to others.
If you see a plumber coming in to do some work will you ring the taxman to make sure he's not doing a nixer?
I actually agree with the sentiments of this post.
I would sugest that the two items are completly different.It's now begrudgery to resent someone flouting the law? Begrudgery to resent someone not taking their social responsibilities seriously and possibly abusing their tenants rights?
I've made my position clear on the OPs suggestion earlier but this post is absolute nonsense. If I saw someone robbing an old woman on O'Connell St it'd hardly be begrudgery to phone the Guards and maybe give the old woman a helping hand. What am I supposed to be be doing in New Ireland, give the thief the big thumbs up and applaud his ingenuity? There goes another up and coming entrepreneur, fair play to him.
By not registering their tenancy the landlord is breaking the law. Full Stop.I would sugest that the two items are completly different.
You know that the person is robbing the old woman, you have no such definite knowledge with regard to the flat.How do you know the owner is not" taking their social responsibilities seriously" what ever that means- you dont, full stop, likewise how do you know the owner "is abusing their tenants rights"The owner could be the best landlord in teh world for all you know.
I would sugest that you and the op should mind your own business unless you have definit 100% proof that someone is breaking the law.
This is taken from the first page of the PRTB site. My highlight.Tenancies falling within the scope of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 must be registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board. It is the responsibility of the landlord to register the details with the Board. Both the landlord and the tenants are entitled to a copy of their details entered on the register
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