Local authorities urge landlords to sign up to new scheme to take on social housing tenants

The councils said rent payments would continue even during vacancy periods, but the properties must be vacant or newly built, as well as being fully furnished and compliant with rental standards. File picture

The four local authorities in Dublin have urged new landlords to sign up to a scheme to take on social housing tenants where they can get full market rent and even get paid when the property is vacant.

Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council announced the scheme “designed specifically with landlords in mind” which promises “long-term contracts and minimal hassle” on Monday.