COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, June 22, 2020

QUESTION NO. 11

QUESTION: Councillor L. Dunne

"To ask the Chief Executive how much does a leasing of 25 years from a private landlord cost the Council/Department to house a tenant in the Tallaght Area.  Can this be given in a yearly breakdown? Additionally, does the Council have responsibility of the maintenance of the property and if so what on average would be the yearly cost of maintaining the property?"

REPLY:

Under the Long Term Leasing Initiative, local housing authorities may enter into lease arrangements with private property owners to procure properties.

• Minimum lease term is 10 years – up to max 25 years
• Rent is 80% of average market rent (up to 85% in particular circumstances having regard to level of service charge payable) subject to periodic rent reviews.

The property owner is responsible for any structural repairs to the exterior and roof of the premises. Following a six week liability defect period (white goods) and a six month liability defect period (drains, sanitary fittings, boilers, etc.) South Dublin County Council will maintain the internal space of the property and the owner is responsible for repairs to the external structure of the property during the term of the lease. All everyday maintenance, e.g. grass cutting, etc. will be the responsibility of the tenant.

The Council is currently leasing a total of 126 properties under this initative in the Tallaght Central and South electoral areas.