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Thinking of renting out flat what do i need to do?

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  • 23-08-2004 6:37pm
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    Trebor
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    I'm off to collage in scotland and family wants to rent the flat that used to be a garage that i currently live in. know nothing about what needs to be done can someone give me a kick in the right direction? do we need to register as landlords or can we just put up an ad?

    thanks


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    Victor
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    Yes, you need to register with the local council. It will need to meet certain standards of habitability.

    The income should be tax free up to about €7,500 per year (including all bills) under the rent-a-room scheme (assuming the ex-garage is attached to the house, if it is separate, it doesn't qualify). See www.revenue.ie

    Perhaps get a standard lease from a legal stationers or similar.


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    Trebor
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    the garage is seperate from the main house, the builder "says" it meets all required planning regulations.
    Perhaps get a standard leadse from a legal stationers or similar

    don't know what you mean here.

    have looked at the revenue website and i can't make any sense as to where to start :confused:


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    Trebor
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    ok have found the info on the rent a room scheme but i can't find any info on any other type of rules governing the renting of a flat. any help would be welcome.

    thanks
    Trebor


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