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Should I increase the rent?

mauraf · 2014-07-22 14:23:12

Hi I currently have an apartment rented in the Dublin area...same tenants have been there for coming up to 2 years at this stage. They seem to be minding the place and we have no major concerns re them not looking after the place. We currently charge them 850e a month, for a large 2 bed apartment. Rents (according to…

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#62 15-09-2014 1:18am
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quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

And could it not be argued that you were greedy looking for the reduction for 3 years.
Or just the fact that you took advantage of the market then and your landlord is taking the advantage of the market now.
Also I'd be surprised if the property hasn't risen by more than 300 in asking in the last 3 years.

No that could not be argued as rent decreased once and for one year only.
Yes the landlord is taking full advantage of the market. In total contrast to the OP.
Thanks.

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