File photoHigh rate of rule breaches found in private property letsFour out of every five properties inspected by Westmeath County Council for the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) this year to date were found to be non-compliant with regulations. Figures provided to members of Westmeath County Council in the executive’s monthly management report last week revealed that 441 dwellings have been inspected to date and 352 non-compliance letters have been issued. Reacting to the figures, Councillor Paul Hogan asked why it was that despite this figure, no improvement notices have been issued. Responding, director of services Jackie Finney said the council has upped the number of private rented dwelling inspections it has been undertaking. “We do issue letters anywhere there's non-compliance or where there's issues that need to be improved,” she said.

Source: Irish Independent November 15, 2024 22:13 UTC