Costello welcomes measures to ensure rent certainty

10 November 2015

by Cllr Joe Costello

Joe Costello TD has welcomed the integrated housing package announced by Minister for the Environment, Community, and Local Government, Alan Kelly, this afternoon.

“The rent certainty measures will include increasing the rent review period from one to two years and increasing the notice period for changes to the rent. These will prevent the escalating cost of rental accommodation and ensure much greater protection for tenants.

“Overall these measures will put considerable stability into what is a highly volatile marketplace that currently suits neither tenant nor landlord. While rent regulation does not in and of itself correct an under-supply in the marketplace, these measures will provide relief for families on the brink and prevent further families from becoming homeless.”