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  • 25-11-2017 12:43pm
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    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭


    If I want to rent out one of the bedrooms in my house do I have to register as a landlord ?

    I also heard that people letting out property are not allowed discriminate against people on rent allowance and are forced to accept them as a priority? Is that true? If so how can they force me to accept some scruffy beggar with no job to live in my house with me? Excuse the French I know not everyone on rent allowance is a waster. I'm just saying for arguments sake.

    Thanks


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


    StereoSound wrote: »
    I also heard that people letting out property are not allowed discriminate against people on rent allowance and are forced to accept them as a priority? Is that true?

    No.

    Have a read of this:
    renting out a room that is part of your home is not covered by landlord and tenant law

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/owning_a_home/home_owners/rent_a_room_scheme.html

    oh and:

    Mod Note: less of the sweeping judgments please.


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    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    If you are renting out rooms in your house, while you are still living there then you will have licensees, not tenants. You can choose whomever you want as a licensee and you do not have to register as a landlord with the RTB. Plus you can also avail of the Rent a Room income tax benefit.

    Best thing to do is read the link shared above


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