Do I have to pay a letting fee?

Our Experts Answer:

Letting fees may be charged to a tenant for the grant or assignment of a tenancy, and may be charged only by a landlord who is a registered real estate agent. The Residential Tenancies Act does not specify whether the landlord must have obtained the tenant themselves in order to be able to charge the letting fee. If you and your landlord are unable to agree on whether a letting fee should be charged in this situation, you can apply to the Tenancy Tribunal to have the matter resolved. To discuss your situation further, or for advice and information about applying to the Tenancy Tribunal, you can contact the Department of Building and Housing on 0800 TENANCY (0800 836 262).

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