Sanctions against rogue landlords due

Sanctions against rogue landlords and tougher property inspection powers are set to be approved in the weeks ahead so new rental protections take effect in the New Year. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy admitted that rent pressure zones were not working as best as had been hoped.

He said further measures will be published by him in the coming weeks to punish landlords abusing the system as well as strengthening the Residential Tenancies Board.