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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A surreal experience at the Residential Tenancies Board
I had a surreal experience recently at a Residential Tenancies Board adjudication. Despite not being paid rent for the best part of two years, notwithstanding the submission of two case files in advance of the hearing, and, to put the tin hat on it, despite the fact that the tenant did not show up for… Continue reading A surreal experience at the Residential Tenancies Board
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