Notice to quit and eviction in Ireland
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Local authority tenants
Legally, a local authority in Ireland can evict you without any reason as long as the correct procedure is followed. This means first issuing a "notice to quit" and then applying to court for an order. However, in practice, local authorities in Ireland do not evict their tenants without reason and if you pay your rent and comply with other conditions of the tenancy, you will normally be able to stay in your home for as long as you want.
Housing association tenants
Although the legislation is different, housing associations in Ireland, like local authorities, can evict you without any reason as long as they follow the correct procedure. This means first issuing a "notice to quit" and then applying to court for an order. However, in practice, housing associations do not evict their tenants without reason and if you pay your rent and comply with other conditions of the tenancy, you will normally be able to stay in your home for as long as you want.
If you are in temporary accommodation provided by a housing association, your position is much weaker and legally the housing association does not even need to issue a "notice to quit". Again, however, in practice, housing associations do not evict their tenants without reason.
Where to apply
Further information about your rights, and notice to quit and eviction, is available from the Housing Department of your local authority or from your housing association.
Threshold is a charitable organisation that provides advice, information and support to everyone on housing rights in Ireland. The organisation has three national offices (Dublin, Galway and Cork). Contact them for free, confidential advice and information at:
Threshold
21 Stoneybatter
Dublin 7
Ireland
Tel:(01) 678 6096
Fax:(01) 677 2407
Homepage: http://www.threshold.ie
Email: advice@threshold.ie
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Related Documents
- If your landlord wants you to leave
How easily a landlord in Ireland can evict a tenant depends on the type of tenancy the tenant has. Information on your rights and the correct procedure that must be followed. - Resolving disputes between landlords and tenants
Disputes can arise between landlords and tenants in rented accommodation. In many cases, these disputes can be resolved informally between the two parties. Find out more. - Types of tenancy in Ireland
Periodic and fixed-term tenancies are the most common type of tenancy in Ireland. Tenants have security of tenure for 3 ½ years after an initial six-month period. This is called a Part 4 tenancy.
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