Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 – and how it affects Small Landlords 

residential tenancies (miscellaneous provisions) act 2026 – and how it affects small landlords 

Changes to Residential Tenancies took effect on 1st March 2026, and the changes that have been introduced vary as between small and large landlords. These changes have both positive and negative consequences, but notable, as a small landlord   A small landlord is one who owns three or fewer tenancies.   The act has introduced 2 main changes:  All new tenancies from 1 March 2026 become Tenancies of Minimum Duration (TMDs) — effectively six … Read more

Green Leases

green leases

In recent years, more and more companies are embracing ways of promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in the operation, use and management of buildings.  In Ireland, there is a growing trend towards integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) clauses in commercial leases.   Initially, these clauses were aimed at newly built ‘A’ rated multi-occupation buildings, in … Read more

Importance of carrying out a Planning Search before signing contracts for the purchase of a property

importance of carrying out a planning search before signing contracts for the purchase of a property

The Law Society Standard Conditions of Sale 2023 relating to the sale of property are very specific on Planning matters. Under the terms of the contract, General Condition 32 states a Vendor warrants that: However, whilst this warranty is welcome, it would be extremely careless for a Purchaser to rely only on the same without … Read more

Wills and a Spouse’s Legal Right Share

wills and a spouse’s legal right share

The Succession Act 1965 provides a spouse with some protection if they are disinherited or left less than they may have expected under a will. Under the provisions of Section 111 of the Act, where a deceased has left a will, regardless of the terms of it, a spouse is automatically entitled to half of … Read more

Irish Grant of Probate, foreign domicile.

irish grant of probate, foreign domicile.

More and more, we are receiving inquiries from lawyers in other countries seeking assistance in extracting Grants of Probate for people who have died domiciled in other countries, but who have left assets in Ireland. With so many ex-patriots throughout the world, this is not surprising, with holiday homes, Euro bank accounts and shares being … Read more

Risks when buying property at auction

risks when buying property at auction

Our client considered buying a commercial property at auction, for use by their business. Review of the contacts and title revealed that there was a sitting tenant in the property. The tenant had accrued rights over the property. It was a requirement of their loan offer that my client would obtain vacant possession. This was … Read more

Probate and the Rights of Co-Habitants

Under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Co-Habitants Act 2010, a couple is deemed to be co-habitants when they have lived together as a couple in an “intimate and committed relationship” for in excess of five years (or 2 years if there are children of the relationship) before the date of death … Read more

Lost Title Deeds – 2024

Sometimes, when a person tries to sell a property, it transpires that some or all of the title deeds cannot be found. This can lead to extensive delays while searches are made for the originals. Your solicitor can reconstitute the lost title deeds. It just takes time. In cases where a title deed is registered … Read more