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Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
Enhanced Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) - Dublin Pilot
What is RAS?
RAS is a social housing support involving a three-way agreement between:
- You (the Landlord)
- Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- The Tenant
Key Benefits of New Scheme to Landlords
- Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will pay landlords up to 100% market rent
- No advertising costs. Tenants are sourced for you
- Payments continue during vacancy period
- End of contract re instatement costs of up to 3 months’ rent
- Front loaded rent payment, if requested
- 100% mortgage interest tax relief (subject to Revenue guidelines)
- DLR offer 6-year or 8-year contracts with rental income guaranteed for the term of the contract.
FAQ
Can I apply for a rent review?
National rent control rules:
From 1 March 2026, a new national system of rent control applies to all private tenancies and Student Specific Accommodation
Guide to rent review notices.
This page provides a step-by-step guide to help landlords review rent correctly.
How do I apply for a rent review?
The www.rtb.ie has a guide to rent setting notices.
This link provides a step-by-step guide to help landlords set rent correctly https://rtb.ie/renting/guide-to-rent-setting-notices/
Issuing Notice to Quit
In the event of Notice to Quit being served the guidelines are on the RTB website https://www.rtb.ie . They must be issued in writing and according to the time outlined according to length of tenancy. This applies to Landlords and Tenants.
Standard of Accommodation
The accommodation must be in accordance with the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019.
What do I do when there is a problem with my property?
If you have a maintenance issue in your property, you must contact your landlord in the first instance. It is the responsibility of the landlord as owner of the property to carry out any repairs to the property. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to maintain the property in a responsible manner and the Landlord should be notified of any issues that may require attention.
New rental law changes since 1st March 2026 for private rented accommodation