Private Rented Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Questions (808)

Willie Penrose

Question:

808. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the appropriate notice period that should be given to persons who have been residing in a dwelling house for in excess of eight years and who are now being requested by way of notice to leave as the landlord intends to sell the dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7074/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The requirements for the valid termination of a tenancy by a landlord are set out in Parts 4 and 5 of the Residential Tenancies Act as amended. In the case of a tenancy of 8 years or more in duration, the Act provides that a landlord is required to give a tenant 224 days notice of termination of the tenancy.