Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2017
223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29444/17]
View answerThe person concerned has been requested to submit to the Department documentation in relation to his rent increase that will allow re-assessment of his Rent Supplement claim in line with recent legislation.
The Deputy will be aware that Naas has been designated as a Rental Pressure Zone (RPZ). Under the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, rents are only permitted to be increased according to a prescribed formula by a maximum of 4% annually.
The person concerned has also been advised to contact the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) should he require further information with regard to this matter.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
