PRTB - not registered

Dildo S. Trap

Hi all, just found out the other day that the house we've been renting for almost a year is not registered with the PRTB. Our landlord is usually never one to get back to us about repairs etc. for example our dishwasher had been broken for weeks now and we're paying enough rent to live here that she should have replied by now. Can anyone fill me in on what this means and is it a disadvantage? The person from PRTB told us that she needs to have the property registered. Does this mean she's dodging tax get still charging a lot for rent? Thank you

athtrasna

It means that your landlord is breaking the law which requires them to register. It in no way reduces your rights as tenants and is between the landlord and the PRTB, no concern of yours tbh.

A dishwasher is not legally required in a rental property however it is normal that if a property is rented with certain appliances that all are functioning.

Dildo S. Trap

athtrasna wrote: »

It means that your landlord is breaking the law which requires them to register. It in no way reduces your rights as tenants and is between the landlord and the PRTB, no concern of yours tbh.

A dishwasher is not legally required in a rental property however it is normal that if a property is rented with certain appliances that all are functioning.

Thank you, that's great news. However, if anything happened such as my partner lost his job does this mean we wouldn't be able to apply for rent allowance I we ever have to?

The_Morrigan

Dildo S. Trap wrote: »

Thank you, that's great news. However, if anything happened such as my partner lost his job does this mean we wouldn't be able to apply for rent allowance I we ever have to?

The PRTB and the social welfare have nothing to do with each other.

Dildo S. Trap

The_Morrigan wrote: »

The PRTB and the social welfare have nothing to do with each other.

I know but what I mean is the landlord would have to supply some info about the property on a rent allowance form and would presumably be reluctant to do that seeing at the property isn't registered? We prob won't need to apply anyways, but it's good to know these things as the partners job is only on contract for the minute. Thanks

athtrasna

Dildo S. Trap wrote: »

Thank you, that's great news. However, if anything happened such as my partner lost his job does this mean we wouldn't be able to apply for rent allowance I we ever have to?

The issue may be that your landlord will refuse to accept rent allowance but again that's nothing to do with the PRTB

The_Morrigan

Registered or not, most landlords are refusing rent allowance these days. The registration is a landlord obligation, it is not for you to worry about as you can still avail of the services provided by the PRTB.

Snake

Dildo S. Trap wrote: »

I know but what I mean is the landlord would have to supply some info about the property on a rent allowance form and would presumably be reluctant to do that seeing at the property isn't registered? We prob won't need to apply anyways, but it's good to know these things as the partners job is only on contract for the minute. Thanks

He doesn't have to fill out the form but if he doesn't being regd with PRTB isn't relevant. Also rent allowance isn't a sure fire if you're renting the HSE will inspect the house and if they feel like it's not suitable they won't give you RA. and are you sure your rent isn't above the local limit for your area? A couple without children generally have quite low limits.

lovelyjubbly

GrayFox208 wrote: »

He doesn't have to fill out the form but if he doesn't being regd with PRTB isn't relevant

Not true, I had to show the CWO it was registered with the PRTB when I went for rent allowance 3/4 years ago. They also asked for a letter stating the LL owned it. Drumcondra area. Different areas ask for different things.

Arbiter of Good Taste

athtrasna wrote: »

A dishwasher is not legally required in a rental property however it is normal that if a property is rented with certain appliances that all are functioning.

Actually, at the risk of going OT, I think a washing machine is required since 2013.

Snake

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Actually, at the risk of going OT, I think a washing machine is required since 2013.

No

Arbiter of Good Taste

GrayFox208 wrote: »

No

Actually, yes.

With effect from 1 February 2013, all rental units must have a washing machine within the unit or access to a communal washing machine within the building.

The_Morrigan

Guys I hate to point out the bleeding obvious here, but the OP mentioned a dishwasher, not a washing machine.

Arbiter of Good Taste

The_Morrigan wrote: »

Guys I hate to point out the bleeding obvious here, but the OP mentioned a dishwasher, not a washing machine.

Oops!

Zulu

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Actually, yes.

With effect from 1 February 2013, all rental units must have a washing machine within the unit or access to a communal washing machine within the building.

Sweet f-ing baby Jesus.

The_Morrigan

Zulu, watch your language there please and thanks.

Zulu

Apologies

Snake

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Actually, yes.

With effect from 1 February 2013, all rental units must have a washing machine within the unit or access to a communal washing machine within the building.

A washing machine is a lot different from a dishwasher.

Arbiter of Good Taste

GrayFox208 wrote: »

A washing machine is a lot different from a dishwasher.

You will note that The Morrigan pointed out my mistake, and I acknowledged it as I misread the post. But thank you for putting me in my place.

Snake

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

You will note that The Morrigan pointed out my mistake, and I acknowledged it as I misread the post. But thank you for putting me in my place.

I noticed after replying.

The_Conductor

Ok guys- move on........