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No HAP properties available to rent outside Dublin or Kildare in June – charity

No HAP properties available to rent outside Dublin or Kildare in June – charity

Locked Out of the Market Report by Simon Communities of Ireland Finds Just 20 HAP Properties Available in 16 Areas surveyed in June

Landlord of Cork property ordered to pay compensation over failure to sign HAP document for tenant

Landlord of Cork property ordered to pay compensation over failure to sign HAP document for tenant

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that the landlord, John Delahunty, had breached the Equal Status Act 2000 by discriminating against his tenant, Kristen Cavanagh, by refusing to cooperate with her efforts to receive the HAP.

HAP rent limit increase being considered

HAP rent limit increase being considered

Housing Minister James Browne approved a review of HAP rent limits which may lead to an increase in the payments, it is understood.

Dublin City Council to raise social housing rents by up to 50% for some

Dublin City Council to raise social housing rents by up to 50% for some

Landlord ordered to pay €20,000 to tenant over refusal to accept HAP and threats to evict

Landlord ordered to pay €20,000 to tenant over refusal to accept HAP and threats to evict

Tenant who ended up in emergency accommodation after landlord refused HAP awarded €15k

Tenant who ended up in emergency accommodation after landlord refused HAP awarded €15k

HAP tenants outside Dublin ‘face uphill struggle’ as supply dwindles – report

HAP tenants outside Dublin ‘face uphill struggle’ as supply dwindles – report

Charity raises concern over shortage of HAP properties outside Dublin

Charity raises concern over shortage of HAP properties outside Dublin

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The Simon Communities found that in December there were 46 properties available to rent within the discretionary rate of the HAP

HAP renter says 'nothing' in the budget to help ease financial burden

HAP renter says 'nothing' in the budget to help ease financial burden

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Marianna Broughan, 37, lives in a rented property in Athy, Co Kildare with her five-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son.

Landlord ordered to pay €7,500 to former tenant over refusal to sign HAP form

Landlord ordered to pay €7,500 to former tenant over refusal to sign HAP form

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that the landlord had breached the Equal Status Act by discriminating against his tenant

Almost 7% of all children in Ireland have 'ongoing need' for housing

Almost 7% of all children in Ireland have 'ongoing need' for housing

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

A new report by Oireachtas researchers has estimated that 6.6 per cent of all children aged 18 or under are in households who are eligible for social housing but not yet provided with such accommodation.

Only 38 houses available to rent through HAP scheme in March

Only 38 houses available to rent through HAP scheme in March

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

In 10 of the 16 areas, there were no HAP properties available to rent through the scheme in any household category.