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Rental Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Ceisteanna (1225)

Carol Nolan

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1225. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a rent freeze will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4048/20]

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With effect from 27 March 2020, new emergency legislative measures were introduced to protect tenants during the COVID-19 emergency period. In particular, section 6 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 prohibits any increases to rent for the duration of the period concerned. Initially, these emergency provisions will last for a period of 3 months, but they may be extended if the Government considers it necessary.

My Department recently published a Guidance Document on Covid-19 supports for landlords and tenants which sets out the emergency rental measures and income and other supports available to tenants and landlords during the emergency period. The Guidance document is available at:

https://onestopshop.rtb.ie/images/uploads/general/COVID_Update_Guidance_Document_final.pdf

and a list of Frequently Asked Questions has been developed and is available at:

https://onestopshop.rtb.ie/images/uploads/Comms%20and%20Research/FAQs_on_Emergency_Legislation_Final.pdf.

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