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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Registering a tenancy
Q: I’m a landlord renting out a house to a family. What are the rules about registering the tenancy?
A: You must register the tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). You can register the tenancy online using the RTB’s online system. You can also register by post. When you register the tenancy, you need to give detailed information about the property including:
* The address of the rented home
* The name, address and PPS Number of the landlord
* The name and PPS Number of each tenant
* A description of the property
* The date the tenancy started
* The rent and how often it is paid
* The local authority area the property is located in
* The term of the lease if it is a fixed-term lease
* The Building Energy Rating (BER) if applicable
Q: What tenancies must be registered?
A: Most privately rented properties must be registered with the RTB. This also includes properties rented out by approved housing bodies and student-specific accommodation.
Q: How often do I need to register the tenancy?
A: Landlords must register the tenancy every year that the tenancy continues. This must be done within a month of the date of when the tenancy began. Annual registration began on April 4, 2022.
Q: Do I need to pay a registration fee?
A: You must pay an annual registration fee. The fees are different depending on the type of tenancy. For example, Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) tenancies pay a different fee to private rented tenancies. The basic fee for registering a private rented or student-specific with the RTB is €40 a year. There are exceptions to the fees in certain circumstances.
Q: What happens if I don’t register a tenancy?
A: You can be fined up to €4,000 and face imprisonment for up to six months on conviction. A further penalty of €250 for each day of non-registration can be applied. You will also have to pay the RTB's legal costs.
Read more about registering a tenancy on www.citizensinformation.ie or you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860. The telephone lines are staffed from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. The National Phone Service is available on 0818 07 4000 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm. Alternatively, you can email tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie.
Rotary Club welcomes District Governor
Killarney Rotary Club was honoured to welcome Rotary District Governor George Roche and his wife, Maeve, during their official visit to the club, marking an important occasion in the Rotary calendar and celebrating the club’s commitment to serving the local community.
The visit provided members with an opportunity to showcase the work being undertaken in Killarney and to discuss plans for the year ahead as Rotary clubs across the district embrace this year’s theme, Creating Lasting Impact.
Newly elected President of Killarney Rotary Club, Yolande Nieman, welcomed the District Governor and Maeve on behalf of the club.
“It was a pleasure to welcome George and Maeve to Killarney and to share the enthusiasm and dedication of our members,” said Ms Nieman. “Rotary has a proud tradition of bringing people together to improve lives, both locally and internationally. As President, I am excited to lead our club in supporting this year’s message of Creating Lasting Impact. Together, we want to continue delivering projects that strengthen our community, support local organisations, and create positive change that will be felt for years to come.”
During the visit, District Governor George Roche commended the members of Killarney Rotary Club for their commitment to service and encouraged them to continue identifying opportunities where Rotary can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Killarney Rotary Club has a long history of supporting local charities, community groups, youth development initiatives, and international humanitarian projects. Under President Yolande Nieman’s leadership, the club will continue to build on that legacy while developing new partnerships and initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of the Killarney community.
Mamma Mia! screening draws crowds
The grounds of Killarney House and Gardens were transformed into an outdoor cinema as part of the new Summer in Killarney Festival.
A spell of fine weather provided ideal conditions for the open-air screening of Mamma Mia!, hosted in the National Park venue. Attendees gathered on the lawns ahead of the main feature, with a warm-up set supplied by a SPIN South West DJ.
Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with support from Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, the NPWS, and Heineken, the event formed part of a month-long summer festival programme designed for locals and visitors alike.
Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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