Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
478. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will introduce legislative changes to prevent landlords from implementing additional charges to tenants such as registration fees, car parking charges, call out fees and key hand-over fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41628/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 13 December 2016, the Government approved the publication of a Strategy for the Rental Sector, which delivers on a commitment made under Rebuilding Ireland. The strategy is structured around 4 key areas: security, standards, supply and services. The overarching objective of the strategy is to increase security and supply and support the development of a stable, strong and viable rental sector offering choice for households, investment opportunities for providers and reflecting the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords.
In the context of delivering on the Strategy, the effects of the implementation of the various actions it contains will be kept under review and consideration will be given to the introduction of any further legislative amendments that might be necessary.
