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Landlord breaking RAS scheme contract

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  • 01-05-2012 8:23pm
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    craftypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 508 ✭✭✭


    i have been on the ros scheme for the past two years with no problems, then the landlord rang me and said he wants me out in a month, he said he is moving back into the house.
    i thought it was a four year contract, it doesn't give me very long to find another property considering it has to be checked by a fire officer.
    just wondered if the landlord is allowed to do this


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    Paulw
    Registered Users Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Have you tried contacting Threshold and getting their opinion on the matter?


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Ros or RAS? Sorry I'm just not up to date with these things.


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    craftypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 508 ✭✭✭craftypaddy


    ras scheme, sorry about the mistake


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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,433 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    craftypaddy wrote: »
    i have been on the ros scheme for the past two years with no problems, then the landlord rang me and said he wants me out in a month, he said he is moving back into the house.
    i thought it was a four year contract, it doesn't give me very long to find another property considering it has to be checked by a fire officer.
    just wondered if the landlord is allowed to do this

    It's a two year contract.Landlord should give notice in writing .(probably a minor point)Anyway your local council should give you all the info you need


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    craftypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 508 ✭✭✭craftypaddy


    i contacted the council and they cant do anything untill the landlord sends me a letter, waiting since friday


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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,433 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Not really sure but i think the council "may"be obliged to find you new accomodation.Citizens information centre would know


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    aN.Droid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭aN.Droid


    Do RAS tenants still count as a part 4 tenancy? If so he has to legally give you 56 days notice in writing.

    Also if you have a lease then he has no legal way to remove you from the house until the lease ends.

    Apologies if this does not apply to RAS tenants.


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    Condatis
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭Condatis


    What does 'RAS' mean?


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    Ste.phen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭Ste.phen


    Condatis wrote: »
    What does 'RAS' mean?
    Rental Accommodation Scheme: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/local_authority_and_social_housing/rental_accommodation_scheme.html


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,402 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    craftypaddy wrote: »
    then the landlord rang me and said he wants me out in a month
    If you haven't heard from the landlord in a week, drop him a note, say you haven't heard from him since the phone call and explain your rights (I understand I am entitled to ...) and explain that any change would cause difficulty for you.

    Do check your lease and talk to your contact in the council housing department.


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    craftypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 508 ✭✭✭craftypaddy


    he rang me last night and asked me for an email address so he could send me on the letter. i found a property near me so next stop is the council to arrange the fire/safety officer, its a shame to move its so much hassle and expense i dont need.thanks for the help


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    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    e-mail you a letter?

    Check it out as I would have thought notice in writing means it has to be a posted, official registered letter, signed by him and addressed to you.


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