Rental issues must be tackled

As more people are renting, the issue of antisocial behaviour is also growing, writes Jan O’Sullivan

SINCE the Irish Examiner broke the story recently that I intend to introduce changes to proposed legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour in private rented housing, I’ve been inundated by messages of support from across the country.

The individual stories of lives and communities rent asunder by a tiny minority who engage in persistent antisocial behaviour are moving. We all rightly aspire to a secure home and a safe community where young and old can work together to build a better place to live. In the past week I’ve heard first-hand of incidences across the country where a tiny minority can undermine this.