Written answers

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Department of Social Protection

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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223. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32831/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Under the new Private Rental Tenancies Legislation a landlord must give a minimum of 90 days written notice prior to increasing a tenant’s rent.

The client concerned should submit to the Department an up to date Rent Supplement application, lease agreement and verification of 90 day notice confirming any increase in their monthly rent. On receipt of this documentation the client’s rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be re-assessed.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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