Rented Accommodation Checklist

The following are some useful guidelines to follow when investigating your rented accommodation options in Ireland.

Is it convenient? Close to shops, public transport and college?

Is it safe? Is there a fire escape? Is the area safe?
           
Are there any signs of damp? Check walls and inside of cupboards

What’s there? Make an inventory and check if anything needs repairs before you move in

Who is your landlord? Get a name, address and landline phone number

Is your landlord registered? Most private leases now have to be registered with the PRTB. It’s your landlord’s job to do this – has this happened?

Is there a deposit? How much? Get a receipt!

How much is the rent? What does it include? How is it paid?

Have you signed a lease? If so, for how long?

What are your rights? When can the landlord come to make repairs etc…?

NB – Get as much as possible in writing, i.e. terms of occupancy, deposit, repairs, notice, etc.