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
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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