Timely legislation - Accidental landlords

Landlords in Ireland tend to have a bad name and the classic image is of a greedy property owner charging exorbitant rents for sub-standard accommodation.

But in recent years, a new breed of ‘accidental landlord’ has emerged, those forced through personal circumstances to rent out the house or apartment they originally bought as their home.

Many people who bought their home during the boom now find that as a result of changed family circumstances it no longer meets their needs.