General Tenants Obligations 2024

General Tenants Obligations

The purpose of this document is to provide general information on terms relating to Tenancy Management Issues and Damages to your property during your stay in Ireland. Damages and Deposits Upon termination of your tenancy your Landlord may submit a damage claim. This is an itemised list of damages the Landlord is claiming compensation for. Legally your Landlord can claim compensation for any damage over and above fair wear and tear, with reference to the appropriate clause in your tenancy agreement. Fair wear and tear differ dependent on the country you are residing in; however, fair wear and tear is a result of reasonable use of the premises by the Tenant. For example, a small scuff in the hallway could be classed as fair wear and tear as this area of the home is a high traffic area; but keep in mind that the same size scuff in the bedroom may not be classed as fair wear and tear as this is not a high traffic area. Below is a list of common damages: 1. Picture Hooks 2. Blu Tac / Stickers on walls 3. Stains / Burns on Carpet and Soft Furnishings 4. Cuts on work surfaces 5. Marks to Walls and Woodwork

6. Stains on Furniture 7. Unreported repairs 8. Pet Damage 9. Missing Items 10. Light Bulb Replacement 11. Garden Maintenance 12. Cleaning 13. Health and Safety

Picture Hooks You will find that the majority of tenancies state that you may not hang pictures. However, if agreed some landlords allow conventional picture hooks to be used, which are to be left in place at the end of the tenancy, or they can ask for you to repair the wall and put it back to the condition it was when you moved in. You should check your Tenancy Agreement to understand what is acceptable. An example of a picture hook is shown below. Please ensure these are used as opposed to nails, screws or raw plugs which if used, will constitute damage.

Blu Tac / Stickers / Sellotape or any adhesive products The use of blu tac, stickers etc cannot be justified and will give rise to a claim in damages. They can be troublesome to remove and will normally leave grease or residue marks which necessitates the need for re painting. Do not use any adhesive products for any reason.

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