I have had a few queries from small landlords about using a licence arrangement to circumvent the residential tenancies board’s involvement in the arrangement they have with their tenants/licensees. They have heard from others who give their tenants licence agreements rather than tenancy agreements and licence/rent out rooms to these occupants. The enquiry to me… Continue reading Can a licence agreement circumvent the residential tenancies board?
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The powerlessness of residential landlords
I have had a shocking experience in the last 18 months or so with a residential tenant of mine. I had to bring him to the RTB (Residential Tenancies Board) twice and won the case on both occasions. But I still felt utterly powerless because I was still unable to get my property back with… Continue reading The powerlessness of residential landlords
I want my property back
I have a RTB (Residential Tenancies Board) hearing this morning with one of my own tenants. I had a previous hearing with this tenant and he went in and told the adjudicator that I was the best landlord he ever had and he would bring the rent up to date. I was persuaded to accept… Continue reading I want my property back
Residential tenancy problems for landlords
I’m preparing a submission for the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) at the moment. It is such a waste of time and resources. The tenant should be long gone from the property. He was served with a notice pointing out that he was in breach of the tenancy by reason of his failure to pay rent… Continue reading Residential tenancy problems for landlords