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Getting out of the 4% increase cap

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    #32
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    I'm not entirely sure what the benefit would be.

    Are the RTB going to take that into account (if after appealing the increase) the landlord issues notice that the property is required for a family member?


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    #33
    davindub
    Registered Users Posts: 1,447 ✭✭✭davindub


    franglan wrote: »
    Thanks to all for the input. The option of agreeing to the >4% rent increase and then appealing is an interesting one. If we agree to a rent increase above the 4% would we not negate any appeals/rtb process we could start against the landlord?

    There are certain situations (coming to the end of part 4) where that approach would be useful (short term), but as with all areas of life, you are better to retain the money rather than have a expectation of getting it back easily. It might take a few appearances in the RTB, Circuit court etc to get anything back.

    I would say gather evidence that the threat has been made, once you have that ignore any discussion where you agree anything, it is up to the landlord to issue a rent review and notice, and you have the right to appeal at that stage. Its not going to be easy either way, hence the recommendation to get some support.


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