Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Property Need to be furnished?
Yes, the property needs to be fully furnished. RAS cannot accept an unfurnished property.
How is the tenant allocated to the property?
The Residential Tenancies Acts 2004-2020 govern the relationship between the landlord and the tenant. Under the terms of these Acts, a RAS tenancy must be registered with the RTB. If the tenancy is not registered, the landlord cannot avail of the dispute resolution services of the RTB should an issue arise with the tenancy. As Cork City Council is neither a landlord nor a tenant under a RAS agreement, it does not have a role in the tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) and therefore cannot refer or be referred to the Residential Tenancies Board. The landlord is required to send confirmation of registration to Cork City Council at Ras@corkcity.ie once the tenancy has begun. Do I have to register the lease with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)? Cork City Council will nominate a tenant to the property. The tenant will sign a RAS residential tenancy agreement with the landlord. The local authority will also be party to this agreement as guarantor of the rent.
Who will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs to my property?
The Landlord is responsible for managing the tenancy and for managing and maintaining the property, this includes annual boiler maintenance.
Who is responsible for the structural maintenance of the property? The owner of the property will retain responsibility for structural
maintenance, structural insurance, and structural repair. Who is responsible for grass cutting/ window cleaning?
The person living in the property in the case of houses and the Management company in the case of apartments.
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