Landlords seek clarity on water tax arrears

The body representing residential landlords says it is "unbelievable, unacceptable, and unfair" that its members may be required to collect tenants’ outstanding water charges on behalf of Irish Water and has suggested the provision may be unconstitutional.

The Irish Property Owners Association says it will seek legal advice to clarify whether or not landlords can be compelled to take outstanding water charges owed by their tenants from their deposits.

A spokeswoman for the IPOA also said suggestions that landlords would not be able to get new tenants until outstanding water charges at their property were “unacceptable and unfair”.