Residential Tenancies

What Services we offer:

At Direct Law solicitors, we pride ourselves on providing a professional service and comprehensive advice for both landlords and tenants alike. Our costing structure is transparent, and we will do our utmost to assist you with drafting or reviewing any contractual agreement, as well as help in resolving any dispute in as timely a matter as possible. We can also advise and assist you with issues relating to the Residential Tenancies Board. Below you will find a list of the services we offer. We appreciate that sometimes these matters can be complicated, and if you feel you need to speak to us, we would be glad to help.

Comprehensive Advice for landlords in the areas of:

Landlord’s obligations
Drafting tenancy agreements, notices of termination, etc
RTB representation (see below)
Advice re eviction of tenants, overholding, and recovery of rent arrears.
Enforcement of RTB Adjudication / Tribunal Determination Orders in the District Court.

Advice for tenants in the areas of:

Tenant’s rights
Review of tenancy agreements
Review of rent review provisions
Advising tenants in respect of their rights to a Part IV tenancy (renewal of the tenancy), retention of deposits, and validity of termination notices.

We also offer advice for neighbours and third parties affected by a rented dwelling

Residential Tenancies Board representation & District Court enforcement of Determination Orders:

Advice referring a dispute to the RTB/applying on behalf of the landlord/tenant
Following the referral to the RTB, there is a two-stage dispute process:-
(a) Mediation or Adjudication Hearing
(b) Tribunal Hearing (if Adjudication Determination Order is appealed)
Once you have obtained the Determination Order, attending to enforcement in the District Court to get Orders for Possession, rent arrears, costs, etc.
Once you have obtained the necessary District Court Orders and the other party is still not compliant, we can instruct the Sheriff to obtain possession (where there is over holding) and seize goods (where there is a monetary order).

Types of disputes referred to Residential Tenancies Board:

Some examples of disputes referred to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) are as follows:

Breach of the landlord’s obligations
Breach of tenant’s obligations
Disputes re rent and rent reviews
Damage to the property
The validity of termination notices
Retention of deposits
Overholding
Rent arrears

Costs:

Each case is unique. We would recommend that you call our office to discuss your case with one of our solicitors and we will then be able to provide an estimate of our costs. Call us now for a quotation on 01 849 4226 or complete our inquiry form on this page.

WHY CHOOSE DIRECT LAW?

With our experienced practice, we can assist you and guide you through every step of the way with competently and professionally.

About Direct Law:

Shane Dowling is the principal solicitor at Direct Law and is a member of the Law Society of Ireland and the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association. In addition to being a Commissioner for Oaths, Shane regularly contributes to FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) is also a former president of the Skerries Chamber of Commerce and is still actively involved in the Chamber.