Cuirfear aistriúchán ar fáil go luath

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Setting and reviewing Approved Housing Body (AHB) rent

What is an Approved Housing Body

Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) are not-for-profit organisations that provide and manage social rented housing.

AHBs work with local authorities like councils. They offer affordable housing for people who qualify for social housing support and who are on the council’s social housing waiting list in their area.

Setting rent

Rent is set for AHB tenancies under either:

  • The contract or lease between the public authority and the AHB, or
  • The terms of assistance given by the housing authority to the AHB.

Rent reviews

The tenancy agreement should include the date of the rent review.

If the agreement does not include a review date, rent can only be reviewed once every 12 months.

Giving the tenant notice of rent changes

If the rent amount changes after a review, the AHB must notify the tenant under the terms of the tenancy agreement.

If the agreement doesn’t cover this, the tenant must be notified as soon as practicable.

Disputes about rent

If there is a dispute about rent increases, either party can contact the RTB dispute resolution service.