Rent supplement and landlord registration
The Leader addresses rent supplement and the deposit-protection scheme, highlighting widespread landlord non-registration with the PRTB and poor rental conditions.
Senator Hayden raised the announcement by the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, about the deposit protection scheme and the issue of the rent supplement and properties not being registered by landlords with the PRTB. Dublin City Council found that 40% of landlords were not registered with the board, and I hope they will be prosecuted and fined. It is against the law to not register, and they should be brought to justice. People are living in appalling conditions in flats in Dublin and elsewhere, some of which are not registered with the board. The PRTB was set up in order that accommodation would be registered and properly maintained. Landlords need to be brought to justice if they are not registered.
If I can get details of the case mentioned by Senator Norris, I will bring it to the attention of the relevant Minister. Perhaps he could table an Adjournment matter on the case.
