Seán Sherlock
Ceist:603. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on indefinite tenancies to strengthen security for renters under Housing for All. [43316/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department provides quarterly progress reports on all actions under Housing for All which are available on: www.gov.ie/en/collection/9d2ee-housing-for-all-quarterly-progress-reports/.
In accordance with both the Programme for Government and Housing for All commitments, the Government has provided for Tenancies of Unlimited Duration through the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2021. The Act was signed into law on 11 December 2021.
All new tenancies created on or after 11 June 2022 will become tenancies of unlimited duration once the tenancy has lasted more than 6 months and no notice of termination has been validly served on the tenant. The aim is to enhance security of tenure for tenants and to simplify the operation of the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004-2022.
As existing Part 4/further Part 4 tenancies terminate/expire over time or are renewed, it will involve the creation of a new tenancy of unlimited duration in respect of any such a rented dwelling. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2021 also provides that a landlord may grant his or her consent to any existing tenancy being treated as a tenancy of unlimited duration.