Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
238. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a landlord should provide an RTB notice of termination as requested by their HAP tenant who has decided to move out of the property due to a change in family circumstances; if not, if this will impact the tenant's request to change their circumstance on their housing application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56071/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOnce approved for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), the local authority will expect the tenant to stay in the same property for at least two years. However, a tenant may be able to apply to their local authority for a new HAP payment for another property sooner if their circumstances change. For example, if they receive a job offer in another area, or if their family changes in size and the property is no longer suitable.
Where a person has a change of circumstances, including a loss or increase in income, they should notify the relevant local authority. The local authority can reassess those tenants and adjust their differential rent accordingly.
The day-to-day operation of the HAP scheme is a matter for the relevant local authority.
