Lack of rental properties for those on HAP payments

The housing charity says supply is down by 9% on last year in a study of 16 areas and has expressed concern at the ending of the eviction moratorium.

There were more properties available once extra discretionary payments known as the homeless HAP was paid. Wayne Stanley, Head of Policy and Communications at Simon Communities said "with the moratorium on evictions lifting at the end of last week, people can now be forced to leave their rental accommodation and that prospect is deeply concerning. This report sets out in stark terms the challenges that those who are at risk of homelessness face".

HAP effectively competes against itself for properties thus driving up rents. Pure madness.

I’m surprised it’s as many as that!

Why do people expect them to become charity cases.

There are some people who invested in a 2nd property as a retirement nest egg. They shouldn’t be intimidated and victimised for charging rent on their 2nd home. The chances are high this home is also mortgaged. Landlords have to maintain properties which is expensive.

NeoLiberal economic structures and national indebtedness to the IMF are at the root of this problem, not just in Ireland but in many other developed and developing countries. By design, unfettered growth by any means is the order of the day and the only thing that matters...

Disgraceful

Its all out of control and our government is doing nothing to address the problem!

I contacted DCC about my house that I am looking rent to them. In Dublin 12, 5 beds, 2 baths. In top condition, yet have to jump through hoops to make changes to it and then asked to contact housing manager to check for demand. Haven't heard back in a fortnight

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