Housing Minister Mr. Browne is consulting the Attorney General regarding plans to substantially increase fines for landlords violating eviction rules. The government's new legislative package aims to extend current rent controls nationwide, applying a 2% per year cap or inflation—whichever is lower—for existing tenancies. Concerns are raised by Mary Lou McDonald about students facing higher rents as a consequence of reform measures, while Taoiseach emphasizes investment incentives aimed at addressing the housing supply crisis. Transparency through a potential rents register is also mentioned as a key element.
Mr. Browne stated that higher and substantial fines for landlords are being considered as part of new rent and tenancy reforms, while ensuring they remain within legal limits.
Taoiseach noted that the new measures aim to encourage investment while establishing a balance in the rental market through extended rent controls.
Mary Lou McDonald warned that students will be among the first affected by rent reforms intended to mitigate steep increases in housing costs.
The proposed reforms include extending rent controls nationwide, with existing tenancies capped at an increase of 2% per year or inflation, whichever is lower.
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