Is Ras still available in Ireland?

In general, if you are housed under RAS, your housing needs have been met and you will no longer be on the local authority’s housing waiting list. However, if you were housed under RAS before 1 April 2011, you may be able to access housing from the local authority or approved housing body.

What is the HAP scheme in Ireland?

The HAP scheme The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a form of social housing support for people who have a long-term housing need. HAP is available in all local authority areas and will eventually replace long-term Rent Supplement. The scheme is administered by the local authorities, who pay the landlords directly.

Can a landlord break a lease in Ireland?

Terminating a tenancy If you have a fixed-term tenancy, your landlord cannot normally end the tenancy unless you are in breach of your obligations – read more on the RTB’s website. However, if you do not have a fixed-term tenancy, the landlord can ask you to leave during the first 6 months without giving a reason.

What is local authority tenant?

If you live in local authority housing you will be a tenant who pays rent to the local council. Depending on your situation you may be eligible to claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit to pay towards your rent. Paying for local authority housing.

How do you qualify for Ras?

How do I qualify for the RAS scheme? You will qualify for the scheme if you receive a rent supplement under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme and you are assessed by the local authority to have a long-term housing need. People with short-term needs will continue to receive rent supplement.

How does the RAS scheme work?

Under the Rental Accommodation Scheme, local authorities draw up contracts with landlords to provide housing for an agreed term for people with a long-term housing need. The local authority pays the rent directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant.

Can you work full time and get hap?

Many people on long-term Rent Supplement are being transferred to the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). You can work full-time and continue to receive HAP.

Does Hap pay your deposit?

Under HAP, the local authority will not pay a deposit to your landlord. You will be responsible for paying the deposit yourself. In some circumstances, you may be eligible to apply for assistance from the Department of Social Protection to help with paying a deposit.

Can a tenant refuse to leave?

A landlord can ask the tenant to leave if he has completed the tenure as per the lease agreement. Other valid grounds are refusal to pay the rent or indulging in unlawful activities on your property. You can demand eviction if the tenant has sub-let a part or all of your property without your permission.

Can my boyfriend live with me in my council house?

Adding someone to your social tenancy You can add someone else to your tenancy. But, your landlord has to agree to do this. your landlord can say ‘No’

Can I take over my mum’s council house?

You have succession rights if the tenancy agreement says a close relative can succeed, and you meet the conditions in the agreement. You have succession rights if you live with your relative for at least a year immediately before their death.