Alan Kelly says there should be no reason for landlords to hike rents just before the new controls are set to kick in.
It's understood that under the new rules, landlords will only be able to increase rent every 24 months – instead of every 12 at present.
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Charities are worried that landlords may now increase rents immediately – but the Minister says that shouldn't be a problem as reviews are carried out on a certain date and landlords can’t choose to gazump those.
Minister Kelly says tenants who find themselves in this situation should contact the PTRB
