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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?
The Residential Tenancies Act, 2021, states that rent increases in an RPZ cannot exceed general inflation as recorded by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Price (HICP).
RAS landlords are strongly advised to use the RTB Rent Pressure Zone Calculator to calculate any rent increase due and to ensure that the maximum rent increase allowed is not exceeded. RAS landlords are still required to give 90 days’ notice for a rent review in a RAS property.
How do I apply for a rent review?
RAS landlords are required to give 90 days’ notice for a rent review of a RAS property. Landlords can complete the Notice of Rent Review form available on the RTB website https://rtb.ie/renting/guide-to-rent-setting-notices/ and submit it to the RAS section at ras@dlrcoco.ie .
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