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Landlord considering 2-bed as 3-bed

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  • 25-05-2015 10:03pm
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    ymaginary
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi folks, looking for some advice re my lease.

    I've been renting an apartment for the last 2 1/2 years. The ad was for a 2 bedroom apartment, and all subsequent communication on email with the agency mentioned 2 bedroom. There is a third room, but the agency rep mentioned it's not considered a bedroom, but rather a study/office. I've only used it to house guests since it's too small for a personal to live there. The letting agreement we signed also notes the no of bedrooms as 2, and during the last rent review the agency calculated the market price by looking at 2 bedroom properties.
    Now, the agency is again doing a rent review but is asking for a 39% rent increase, arguing that it's actually a 3 bed and not a 2 bed. This comes as a complete surprise, and they're adamant about it.

    Has anyone been through a situation like this or can advice if I have any legal options here?


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


    ymaginary wrote: »
    Has anyone been through a situation like this or can advice if I have any legal options here?

    You could lodge a dispute with the PRTB.


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    ymaginary
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭ymaginary


    Paulw wrote: »
    You could lodge a dispute with the PRTB.

    That's one option I am considering. What are the costs involved if I ask for arbitration ?


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,416 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    ymaginary wrote: »
    Hi folks, looking for some advice re my lease.

    I've been renting an apartment for the last 2 1/2 years. The ad was for a 2 bedroom apartment, and all subsequent communication on email with the agency mentioned 2 bedroom. There is a third room, but the agency rep mentioned it's not considered a bedroom, but rather a study/office. I've only used it to house guests since it's too small for a personal to live there. The letting agreement we signed also notes the no of bedrooms as 2, and during the last rent review the agency calculated the market price by looking at 2 bedroom properties.
    Now, the agency is again doing a rent review but is asking for a 39% rent increase, arguing that it's actually a 3 bed and not a 2 bed. This comes as a complete surprise, and they're adamant about it.

    Has anyone been through a situation like this or can advice if I have any legal options here?

    Check the planning requirements for the development.
    Is there a window in the spare room.
    Is it escapeable or reacueable from a fire point of view.
    Does it meet the minimum requirements for a bedroom under the Planning and Development Regulations?


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