In Ireland, notice to end a property agreement must be in writing and given to the other party by registered post or by hand. The notice must state the landlord or tenant’s name and address, the address of the property, the date on which the tenancy is due to end, and the reason for ending the tenancy.
If you are a landlord, you can give your tenant notice to quit if they:
– Have not paid rent
– Have caused damage to the property
– Have breached the terms of their tenancy agreement
– Are using the property for illegal purposes
– Are creating a nuisance for other tenants or people living nearby
If you are a tenant, you can give your landlord notice to quit if:
– They have not carried out repairs that are their responsibility
– The property is not fit for human habitation
– You have been harassed by the landlord or their agents
– The landlord has sold the property and you do not wish to continue living there under the new owner
The notice period will depend on the type of tenancy agreement you have. For example, if you have a fixed-term tenancy agreement, you can only give notice to quit during the last six months of the term.
If you have a periodic tenancy agreement, you can give notice to quit at any time, but you must give at least four weeks’ notice.
If either party does not adhere to the terms of the notice period, they may be liable for damages.
It is advisable to seek legal advice before giving notice to quit, as there are specific rules that must be followed in order for the notice to be valid.
If you have been served with a notice to quit by your landlord, you can challenge it if you believe it to be invalid.
If you do not challenge the notice and simply ignore it, your landlord may take legal action against you and you could be liable for any rent owed up to the end of the tenancy agreement, as well as any other damages.