Tenants

Information for Tenants

Dermot McGettigan Lettings assures prospective tenants every possible assistance in settling in to a new property.

Our letting expertise combined with our local knowledge will be at you disposal to help in all aspects of settling in to new surroundings. We will give advice, where neccessary, on local schooling and medical services, and give practical help in arranging for Utilities supply connection.

Terms and Conditions

Payment of a holding deposit is required to secure any property; this is deducted from the total amount due, with the balance payable on the signing of the Lease within 2-4 days thereafter. If, however, the property is to be held for a proposed Tenant for period in excess of 2-4 days, the first months rent shall be required to secure the property. If the proposed tenant declines to sign the lease for the property, irrespective of the cause and or reason, the holding deposit will not be refunded. If the tenant is declined at a later stage by the Landlord or Dermot McGettigan Lettings, the holding deposit shall be refunded in its entirety.

Current employment references along with current or recent Landlord references are required for all Tenants. For those who are self-employed they must provide a reference from their Accountant, Bank and three trade references. On signing a lease the Tenant shall produce a clear & accurate colour copy of their current Drivers Licence and or Passport or Identity card.

All Leases are for 12 Months less a day, unless otherwise indicated

Students and or Social Welfare recipients must provide two named suitable guarantors to sign the lease. If there is no person or persons in the state to sign as guarantor a payment of two months rent as the security deposit shall be required. Please note that Social Welfare payments are to me made directly payable to the Landlord if it is for Letting or to Dermot McGettigan Lettings if it is for Management. Payments shall be via bank transfer, and shall be payable monthly in advance and never in arrears. This is not negotiable irrespective of the circumstance or prior arrangements that may have been in place.

An Irish Bank account is required as rent payments are made via Standing Order. Rent payments will be taken from one nominated bank account only. Rents in excess of €1,587.17 PM are liable for Government Stamp Duty at the rate of 1% of the gross annual rent. This is payable by the Tenant.

Please note the rental requirements may change from time to time depending on this Office and or the Landlords additional requirements. All holding deposits and references are accepted by subject to the Landlord’s final approval. The decision of Dermot McGettigan Lettings and or Landlord is final.

Monies must be presented by way of Bank Draft, as personal cheques are not acceptable, unless they have been cleared and verified through the bank prior to moving into the property. The initial monies required are the first Month’s rent in advance + security Deposit.

For information on specific charges contact Dermot McGettigan:00 353(0)86 8222359