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airbnb

  • 23-10-2014 11:25am
    #1
    browser11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭


    I am renting my entire apartment out for short periods 2 to 4 months via airbnb.

    There is no lease signed.
    What are the key legal issues as a landlord that I should be aware of ?

    presumably I must sign up with PTRB.
    eg the PTRB site mentions a rent book, and insurance.(airbnb have insurance).


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  • #2
    frebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 108 ✭✭frebel


    This is my understanding as from revenue site
    Namely, it has be rented out to someone as their principal residence. If you can prove that you wouldn't have to register with PRTB. I've pasted the relevant info below
    Would like to hear any other opinions on Airbnb and tax

    4.3 Business use
    The room or rooms must be used for the purposes of residential accommodation, i.e. the occupants are effectively using the room on a long-term basis, either on its own or in conjunction with other parts of the residence, as a home. The relief does not apply to rooms that are used for business purposes. Also, income from the provision of accommodation to occasional visitors for short periods would not qualify for relief as the visitors use the accommodation as guest accommodation rather than for residential purposes. Income from guest accommodation such as a bed and breakfast or a guesthouse operation is generally treated as trading income (Case 1) and not rental income (Case V). This type of income, even where it is under the relevant limit, does not qualify for rent-a-room relief.

    If you rent out a room in your home, you are not covered by landlord and tenant legislation so the rights and obligations under that legislation do not apply to you. For example, you are not obliged to register as a landlord with the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB), provide a rent book to the tenant or ensure that the accommodation provided meets any minimum physical standards.


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