Local authority and social housing

Applying for local authority housing
This document describes the steps involved in applying for a local authority house.

Inheriting a local authority tenancy
Normally in Ireland a relative who has been living with a tenant is able to take over the tenancy if the tenant dies.

Getting a transfer to another local authority home
Local authorities operate transfer lists for people who want to move to another local authority home. Private transfers can be arranged with the local authorities' permission.

Housing associations
Housing associations are independent, non-profit associations that provide rented housing to people who cannot afford to buy their own homes or special groups, such as older people or homeless people.

Buying Your Local Authority House
Local authority tenants of more than one year's standing have a right to buy their home at a discount, either outright or by way of shared ownership.

Your rights as a housing association tenant
General introduction to the subject of housing association tenants' rights in Ireland.

Notice to quit and eviction in Ireland
Legally a local authority in Ireland can evict its tenants without reason, as long as the correct procedure is followed. But in practice as long as tenants comply with the conditions of their tenancy they can normally stay in their homes for as long as they want.

Joint tenancy and relationship breakdown
Joint tenants whose partners have left the home can convert to a single tenancy very easily if the other tenant agrees. If agreement is still not forthcoming, it is more complicated.

Rent arrears and local authority tenants
Advice on what to do if you are a local authority tenant in Ireland and are falling behind with your rent.

Housing: Anti-Social Behaviour in Ireland
Local authorities and housing associations in Ireland have specific legal powers to evict anyone who is engaging in anti-social behaviour.

Rental Accommodation Scheme
The Rental Accommodation Scheme is run by local authorities for people getting Rent Supplement for more than 18 months.