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  • 28-05-2010 10:07am
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    Spud83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,608 ✭✭✭


    Should a new tennant be shown this when signing the lease? Or does it have nothing to do with the tennant.


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    Cathmandooo
    Registered Users Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭Cathmandooo


    It should really be shown before signing a lease as it's meant to be a factor in whether you'd take a property or not. i.e. an indication of your heating bills and comfort in the property and whether your landlord should be replacing things.

    If you've signed the lease I don't see the need for a tenant to see it, what difference would it make?


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    Spud83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,608 ✭✭✭Spud83


    Cathooo wrote: »
    It should really be shown before signing a lease as it's meant to be a factor in whether you'd take a property or not. i.e. an indication of your heating bills and comfort in the property and whether your landlord should be replacing things.

    If you've signed the lease I don't see the need for a tenant to see it, what difference would it make?

    I haven't signed yet, thats why I was wondering should I ask them to bring it. Guess I will.


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    Cathmandooo
    Registered Users Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭Cathmandooo


    Spud83 wrote: »
    I haven't signed yet, thats why I was wondering should I ask them to bring it. Guess I will.

    Do you know if they have one? If you ask for one and they don't it could put a delay on things for you.

    Would it make much of a difference to you what the rating is? Would you not accept the place if it has a poor rating?


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    Treehouse72
    Registered Users Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭Treehouse72


    Spud83 wrote: »
    Should a new tennant be shown this when signing the lease? Or does it have nothing to do with the tennant.


    Oh no, the tenant absolutely should check the BER. The main reason BERs were introduced was to guide potential buyers and renters, so they are mainly for your benefit, not the property owner.

    As someone who once lived in an icebox apartment that I simply could not get warm no matter how much I left the heating on, I encourage you most strongly to check the BER and reject the property if it isn't up to scratch.


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