The 4 year phasing-in period of standards for landlords of private rented accommodation ended in January 2013. This means that properties let between September 2004 and January 2009 must, from the 1st of February 2013, have met all the regulatory standards set out in   http://www.environ.ie/en/Legislation/DevelopmentandHousing/Housing/FileDownLoad,19142,en.pdf As of that date landlords must provide: A separate room, for the exclusive use of each rented unit, with a toilet, a wash basin and a fixed bath or shower with hot and cold water; A fixed heating appliance in each room, which is capable of providing effective heating and […]