Sir, – I am a landlord who commenced a new tenancy agreement in October 2021, and duly registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), paying the required fee of €90, valid for six years.
This October I had to pay what is to be an annual fee of €40. My letting agent informs me that no refund is forthcoming for the five years already paid for and receipted.
This shows a complete disregard for landlords. While the sum involved may seem trivial, it is the precedent and principle of the action.
Is it any wonder so many landlords are exiting the property rental market? – Yours, etc,
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ANNE-MARIE LUCEY,
Tralee,
Co Kerry.