Are you a Landlord or Homeowner?
It is important for all landlords and homeowners to be aware of their rights and responsibilities when offering accommodation. Below you will find information that may be helpful when deciding to rent out a house, apartment or room in your home.
Please note The Accommodation and Community Life Office are a student advisory service. The below information is readily available via Citizens Information Here and all questions regarding tenancies, legislation, rental disputes and the law should be directed to the appropriate contacts, some of which are linked below.
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Advertising to Students
If you wish to advertise a house, apartment or a room in your own home as student accommodation you can do so with with UCC StudentPad. This is a property listing website, similar to Daft.ie but only accessible by UCC students and prospective students.
You will also find useful resources such as guidelines for new landlords and sample letting agreements.
If you have questions about using StudentPad or anything related to renting out your property to students please feel free to contact us.
T: 021 490 3091
To learn more about the UCC Student Pad website and create your account, click the button below
Private Landlord
If you own land or a building and rent it to a tenant, you are considered a landlord.
Your main rights and responsibilities as a landlord come from:
- Landlord and tenant law
- The lease or tenancy agreement (written or spoken) you have with your tenant
Please follow the button below to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a private landlord.
Owner-Occupied Accommodation
If you are renting out a room in your home, your situation is different. You do not have a standard tenancy agreement. Instead, you have a licensee agreement with your tenant. This means that they are in the property by the landlord’s consent or invitation.
Please follow the button below to learn more about your rights and responsibilities when renting out a room in your home.
The Rent-a-Room Scheme
The Rent-a-Room Scheme permits an individual to rent a room or rooms in their home, retain their social welfare entitlements where applicable, and earn up to €14,000 in rental income free from tax liability. The scheme is open to homeowners and also primary tenants who may have a spare room in their rented property.
Learn more at Rent a Room - Voluntary Regulatory Framework.
Tenant Information
It is important to be aware of the rights and responsibilities of tenants. Following the link below, you will find some key facts you should be aware of when renting for the first time. Please note that these points do not apply to owner occupier rentals. The main rights and responsibilities as a tenant come from landlord and tenant law, as well as from the lease or tenancy agreement you have with your landlord.
To learn more about being a tenant and their rights/responsibilities click the button below
Need Advice or Support?
If you need help understanding your rights and responsibilities, the below resources may be able to assit you.