Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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126. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent support in line with current rent will be increased in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/17]

Leo 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 form, lease agreement and verification of this 90 days’ 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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127. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which arrears of rent are due to the landlord in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11009/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No 985 of 16th February 2017, No 144 of 9th February 2016 and Parliamentary Question No 123 of 14th July 2016. The client concerned has not, to date, provided the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form confirming an increase to their monthly rent. On receipt of same, the client’s entitlement can be assessed.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.