Rental sector watchdog seeks greater powers to crack down on rogue landlords

Residential Tenancies Board director Rosemary Steen told the Oireachtas housing committee her organisation was considering calling for changes to legislation, including around its powers to inspect a property. Picture: Artur Widak/NurPhoto

The rental sector watchdog may need greater powers of inspection to crack down on landlords flouting their obligations, an Oireachtas Committee has heard.

Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) director Rosemary Steen told the Oireachtas housing committee her organisation was considering calling for changes to legislation, including around its powers to inspect a property.