Once a month since September 2022, artist Lian Bell has done a full circuit of the North and South Circular Roads, observing these 14km through the seasons.
Have you moved homes since December 2016? We’re working on a story about changes in rent levels between tenancies, and – if you have a few minutes to spare – we’d really appreciate your help.
Part of the government’s argument for encouraging company landlords to buy into Ireland is that it will “professionalise” the market. Some tenants for one big landlord say that’s not their experience.
The council has come across 21 properties so far, some with multiple apartments, that have been short-term lets so long they can’t be forced back into the regular rental market.
A Dublin City Council spokesperson said inspections will return to past levels once public health advice allows. Two politicians say the entire system for improving standards needs overhaul.
Turfing out two residents – and allegedly locking others inside – marks the latest round of conflict between tenants and those letting 131C Slaney Road.
In light of social distancing, the RTB is expected to switch from holding adjudication hearings at which landlords and tenants can both be present, to assessing their cases as submitted on paper.
Some said they were surprised with how sound their landlords had been, agreeing to reductions with no friction and great understanding. Others, though, described trickier negotiations.
Some have raised questions about whether AHBs respond proportionately to issues that come up. Some AHBs say they only move to end tenancies in extreme cases.
Some say a 2016 law meant to stop mass evictions – the so-called “Tyrrelstown amendment” – is deeply flawed. The Department of Housing says it’s “proportionate” .
Irina Lapshina and Jurij Pučkov have been given notices to quit. They want greater assurance that, after the landlord refurbishes, they’ll be able to move back.
