Intensified Inspection Programme of Private Rented Houses. Report

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1 Intensified Inspection Programme of Private Rented Houses Report Report Period - May April 2014 Environmental Health Section Dublin City Council Housing & Residential Services

2 This report was prepared by: Orla Burke, Environmental Health Officer, IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section Lorraine Browne, Environmental Health Officer, IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section Fiona Byrne, Environmental Health Officer, IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section Therese Carney, Environmental Health Officer, IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section Jennifer McCaghey, Environmental Health Officer, IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section Michael O Rourke, Environmental Health Officer, IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section and presented to: Colm Smyth, Principal Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Health Section Housing & Residential Services, Dublin City Council Date: 12 th May 2014 Disclaimer The views expressed in this report are those of the authors. The information, which is provided, is for advisory purposes only and does not purport to be a definitive and / or legal interpretation of housing standards and cannot be read as such. The pages contained in this report may contain inaccuracies. The pages contained in this report may be updated from time to time, but we do not accept any responsibility for keeping the information up-to-date nor any liability for any failure to do so. 2

3 Table of Contents Title Page Introduction to the Project 4 Methodology Applied 4 Legislation 5 Information Leaflet 9 Grove Park, Dublin 6 10 Sunbury Gardens, Dublin 6 13 Harold s Cross Road, Dublin 6 16 Sarsfield Road, Saint Michaels Villas, Dublin Sallymount Avenue/ Ashbrook Terrace, Dublin 6 22 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6 25 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 28 Harrington Street, Dublin 8 31 Victoria Street, Dublin 8 34 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6 37 Cabra Park, Dublin 7 40 Sherrard Street Lower Dublin 1 43 Sherrard Street Upper Dublin 1 46 Gardiner Street Upper Dublin 1 49 Whitworth Place Dublin 3 52 Dominick Street, Dublin 1 55 Dominick Street Upper, Dublin 1 55 Dorset Street Upper Dublin 1 59 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1 62 Denmark Street Great, Dublin 1 65 Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3 68 North Circular Road, Dublin 7 71 Blessington Street, Dublin 7 74 Frederick Street North, Dublin 1 77 Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 80 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1 83 Belvidere Road, Dublin 1 86 Charles Street Great, Dublin

4 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT In 2010 the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government invited local authorities to submit applications for an Intensified Inspection Programme for private rented housing. The Intensified Inspection Programme will allow Dublin City Council to inspect a substantial portion of the stock of private rented properties on a systematic basis, targeting specific concentrations of rented properties which are deemed to be at risk, thus ensuring the effective enforcement of the rented housing standards legislation. Six Environmental Health Officers were recruited to undertake inspections of private rented units that are in multi unit buildings in the targeted areas. The goals of the Intensified Inspection Programme are to improve housing standards and to improve the quality of life of tenants in the private rented sector and to enhance the community and environment of the city. Methodology Applied 1. Leaflets/Survey Prior to inspections being undertaken on a street an Information Leaflet was delivered to each house on the street informing residents that inspections were planned. A copy of the Information Leaflet is included in this report. A street survey was also carried out of the number of door bells and waste bins to help identify private rented houses. 2. Cross Referencing Cross referencing was then carried out of the Private Rented Tenancies Board (PRTB) registered tenancies database. 3. Appointments Appointments letters were sent to the landlords giving three weeks notice of an inspection. 4. Inspections Inspections were undertaken of all lettings in the building. Landlords were given general advice on the provisions of the legislation that would come into effect for existing rented properties on the 1 st February In cases of non compliance an improvement letter or improvement notice was served on the landlord requiring remedial works to be undertaken within a specified time frame Re-inspections were undertaken to ensure that all required remedial works had been completed. Where remedial works were not completed further enforcement action was taken, 4

5 LEGISLATION Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Housing Act 1966 Local Government Act 2001 Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 Housing (Rent Book) Regulations 1993 Housing (Rent Book) Regulations 1993 (Amendment) Regulations 2004 Housing (Rent Book) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Interpretation Existing Tenancy any house let for rent at any time between 1st September 2004 and the 31st January 2009 House includes any building or part of a building used or suitable for use as a dwelling Landlord the person who is entitled to receive the rent Tenant The person for the time being entitled to occupy the house Tenancy includes a periodic and a fixed term tenancy whether written or oral Application Applies to every house let or available for letting for rent or other valuable consideration Exemptions House used for a holiday home Let by the Health Service Executive or an approved body (with sanitary, cooking & dining facilities for communal use) Let by a housing authority and is a demountable house Structural Condition - Article 5 A house to which these Regulations apply shall be maintained in a proper state of structural repair. For this purpose a proper state of structural repair means sound, internally & externally, with roof, roofing tiles and slates, windows, floors, ceilings, walls, stairs, doors, skirting boards, fascia, tiles on any floor, ceiling and wall, gutters, down pipes, fittings, furnishings, gardens and common areas maintained in good condition and repair and not defective due to dampness or otherwise. Sanitary Facilities - Article 6 Within the habitable area of the house for the exclusive use of the house shall be provided: A water closet, with dedicated wash hand basin with hot & cold water A fixed bath or shower with hot & cold water These facilities shall be: Maintained in good working order Have safe and effective drainage Be properly insulated & secured Have adequate hot & cold water Be in a room separated from other rooms by a wall & a door & containing separate ventilation 5

6 Heating Facilities - Article 7 Every habitable room shall have: A permanently fixed appliance or appliances capable of providing adequate heating Adequate facilities must be provided for the removal of fumes from combustion The tenant must have independent control & management of the heating Food Preparation & Storage & Laundry - Article 8 Within the habitable area of the house for the exclusive use of the house shall be provided: A 4 ring hob with oven & grill Adequate facilities for the removal of cooking fumes by means of a cooker hood A fridge & a freezer or a fridge freezer Microwave oven Food Preparation & Storage & Laundry - Article 8 A sink with hot & cold water and an adequate draining area The cold water must be taken from a mains supply An adequate number of kitchen presses A clothes washing machine or access to a communal clothes washing machine A clothes dryer or access to a communal clothes dryer or exclusive access to a garden All facilities must be in good working order and be maintained by the landlord Ventilation Article 9 Every habitable room shall have adequate ventilation All means of ventilation shall be in good repair & in working order Adequate ventilation shall be provided for the removal of water vapour from kitchens & bathrooms Lighting - Article 10 Every habitable room shall have adequate natural lighting Every hall, stairs & landing in the house and every room in the house shall have adequate artificial lighting Every window in every room containing a bath and / or shower and a water closet shall be adequately screened Fire Safety - Article 11 Separate requirements for single rented house & rented house in multi unit buildings: Single Unit The house shall contain a mains wired smoke alarm or at least two 10 year self contained battery operated smoke alarms and a fire blanket Multi Unit Each house shall contain a mains wired smoke alarm, a fire blanket and an emergency evacuation plan. Multi Unit Emergency lighting shall be provided in all common areas Refuse Facilities - Article 12 The house shall have access to suitable and adequate pest and vermin-proof refuse storage facilities. Electricity & Gas - Article 13 Installations in the house for the supply of electricity and gas shall be maintained in good repair and safe working order with provision, where necessary, for the safe and effective removal of fumes to the external air. 6

7 Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 Improvement Notice Where, in the opinion of a housing authority, a landlord is contravening or has contravened a requirement of a regulation the authority may give notice in writing to the landlord of the house concerned. A copy of the Improvement Notice must be given to the tenant of the house This is a statutory notice requiring the landlord to undertake required remedial works within a specific period of time to bring the letting into compliance with the legislation Landlord has right of objection to Local Authority 14 days to object LA decision within 14 days of receipt of objection LA can vary, withdraw, cancel or confirm the Improvement Notice Landlord can appeal LA objection decision to the District Court 14 days to appeal must notify LA of appeal & grounds of appeal Prohibition Notice Where a landlord fails to comply with an Improvement Notice the housing authority may give notice in writing (in this Act referred to as a Prohibition Notice ) to the landlord of the house concerned. The housing authority must give a copy of the Prohibition Notice to the tenant A housing authority shall, in the interests of public health and safety, make such arrangements as they consider appropriate or necessary to bring the contents of a prohibition notice to the attention of the public. Can be served where a landlord fails to comply with an Improvement Notice Landlord can appeal Prohibition Notice to District Court 14 days to appeal must notify LA of appeal & grounds of appeal It prevents the property from being re-let until the Improvement Notice has been complied with Existing tenant can remain in situ Cannot be used as a reason to evict a tenant Section 34 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 as amended by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 A person who by act or omission obstructs an authorised person or contravenes a provision of or a regulation under S 17,18 or 20 or fails to comply with an improvement notice or re-lets in breach of a prohibition notice Shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 5,000 (class A fine Fines Act 2010) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both If the obstruction, contravention, failure to comply or re-letting is continued after conviction the landlord shall be guilty of a further offence on every day on which the offence continues and shall be guilty on summary conviction to fine not exceeding 400 On conviction the courts shall order the person to pay costs & expenses to the housing authority in relation to the investigation, detection & prosecution of the offence 7

8 The Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 Articles 6, 7 & 8 On the 1 st of February, 2013, Articles 6, 7 and 8 of the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 came into effect for all residential rented accommodation. This means that all rental accommodation must have its own separate sanitary facilities. In addition, updated requirements in relation to heating and facilities for cooking, food storage and laundry apply to rented accommodation. A summary of these articles requirements is set out below. Sanitary Facilities - Article 6 All rental accommodation must have a separate room, contained within the rented dwelling, with a toilet, wash basin and a fixed bath or shower with hot and cold water facilities. Heating Facilities - Article 7 All habitable rooms must contain a fixed appliance capable of providing effective heating and the tenant must be able to control the operation of such an appliance. Food Preparation and Storage and Laundry Article 8 Each rented dwelling must have adequate facilities for the hygienic storage, preparation and cooking of food and access to a washing machine and dryer. Responsibility for enforcement of these standards rests with the local authorities. The penalties for non-compliance with the Regulations is a fine of 5,000 (class A fine Fines Act 2010) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both, and the fine for each day of a continuing offence is 400.storage, preparation and cooking of food and access to a washing machine and dryer. On inspections undertaken prior to the 1 st February 2013 a record was taken of all rented units that may not comply with Articles 6, 7, & 8 when commenced. In these cases landlords were given general advice on the provisions of the legislation. Further inspections of these units were then scheduled for after the 1 st February Since the commencement of the Intensified Inspection Programme in March 2012 and to the end of April 2014 Environmental Health Officers inspected in the region of 4773 private rented houses. Overall officers undertook in the region of 8570 inspections of private rented houses in Dublin City. The current outcomes of this inspection programme are outlined street by street in this report. The Intensified Inspection Programme is scheduled to continue to March

9 Information Leaflet Oifigigh Sláinte Comhshaoil, Seirbhísí Tithíochta agus Cónaithe Environmental Health Officers, Housing & Residential Services Bloc 3 Urlár 1, Oifigí na Cathrach, An Ché Adhmaid, Baile Átha Cliath 8 Block 3 Floor 1, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 Tel Fax iip@dublincity.ie INTENSIFIED INSPECTION PROGRAMME DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS, HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO: THE LANDLORD OF THE PRIVATE RENTED HOUSE In Dublin City Council, Environmental Health Officers are dedicated to improving the living standards of tenants in Private Rented Accommodation. We do this through the enforcement of: LEGISLATION: Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 1993 Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Housing (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1993 Housing (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2009 WHAT IS THE LANDLORD RESPONSIBLE FOR? Landlords are legally obliged to ensure that their Private Rented Houses (which include a house, flat or apartment) are maintained in good condition and repair. Landlords are required to ensure that their lettings comply with the above legislation while let and while available for letting. NOTIFICATION OF INTENSIFIED INSPECTION PROGRAMME: It is the intention of the Environmental Health Officers to carry out an Intensified Inspection Programme of the Private Rented Houses in your area. If you are a landlord, please be advised that an appointment will be arranged with you over the coming months in order to inspect your rented accommodation. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure that rented accommodation meet the standards for private rented house. If you are not the owner of a rented property the Intensified Inspection Programme will not apply to you and this leaflet is for advisory purposes only. CONTACT DETAILS: For further information or any enquiries specific to Housing Standards in the Private Rented Sector please contact in the first instance the Customer Services Section at (01) who will take the details of your query and will forward them to the Environmental Health Section. You may also contact the IIP Unit, Environmental Health Section at (01) or via to iip@dublincity.ie DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this leaflet is for advisory purposes only and does not purport to be a definitive and/or legal interpretation of Housing Standards and cannot be read as such. 9

10 Grove Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6 Grove Park is a 19 th Century Street, located off Rathmines Road Lower. Residents have easy access to bus routes and the Green Luas line with Grafton Street, Camden Street and St. Stephens Green just a short distance away. These factors combined with the variety of red brick houses, many of which are three storeys have made Grove Park a substantial letting location. There are a total of 107 properties on the street, 12 of these were identified as private, 3 identified as for sale and vacant, 88% of properties were found to be privately rented. Inspections commenced in May 2012 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April May April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 57 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 474 Units inspected requiring no further action 30 Improvement Letters Served 328 Improvement Letters - File Closed 299 Improvement Notices Served 115 Improvement Notices - File Closed 58 Prohibition Notices Served 18 Legal Action Initiated 26 10

11 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 11

12 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Fracture to external wall first floor level Mould growth on ceiling of bathroom Fault Indicated on mains-wired fire alarm panel Live electrical wires in bathroom Prohibition Notice displayed at property Water tap in disrepair 12

13 Sunbury Gardens, Dublin 6 Sunbury Gardens is located in Dublin 6 off Dartry Road, near to the villages of Rathmines and Rathgar. Sunbury Gardens contains 13 red brick houses, 3 of the properties were found to be separated into several units and privately rented with an average of 7 flats per building. 23% of properties were found to be privately rented. There are no amenities in Sunbury Gardens however it is within walking distance of the shops, bars, restaurants of Rathgar Village and Rathmines Road Upper. Inspections commenced in October 2012 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April October April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 3 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 24 Units inspected requiring no further action 1 Improvement Letters Served 12 Improvement Letters - File Closed 11 Improvement Notices Served 9 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 3 Legal Action Initiated 0 13

14 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 14

15 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Water damage surrounding window Faults indicating on mains-wired fire alarm panel Window sill in poor condition Items dumped on flat roof. Plumbing under floor exposed Scorched electrical wall socket 15

16 Harold s Cross Road, Dublin 6 *368 to 430 Harold s Cross Road left hand side only* Harold s Cross Road is situated north of Terenure, west of Rathmines, east of Crumlin and directly south from the Grand Canal at Clanbrassil Street. There are a total of 26 properties between 368 to 430 on the left hand side of Harold s Cross Road, 17 (65 %) properties were found to be privately rented, 9 private dwellings and 1 for sale and vacant at time of inspections. Each rented property contained an average of 8 flats. The houses on Harold s Cross Road are red brick terraced and end terraced buildings. Residents that live on Harold s Cross Road are served by a variety of bus routes that stop along this road such as the 16 which runs to Dublin airport. Residents are also within walking distance of amenities that Terenure village and Harold s Cross village have to offer. These include a variety of shops, bars restaurants, schools and sports amenities. Inspections commenced in October 2012 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April October April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 11 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 98 Units inspected requiring no further action 2 Improvement Letters Served 45 Improvement Letters - File Closed 37 Improvement Notices Served 46 Improvement Notices - File Closed 37 Prohibition Notices Served 6 Legal Action Initiated 0 16

17 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 17

18 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Plaster collapased from ceiling Dampness/mould growth on walls No ventilation over cooking equipment Exposed electrical wiring in bathroom Inadequate cooking facilities Weathered window frame & glazing broken. 18

19 Sarsfield Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Saint Michael s Villas is located off the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot. It is located seven kilometres west of the city centre, south of the Phoenix Park. Saint Michael s Villas consists of four terraced buildings, two of which were found to be private dwellings. Inspections commenced in November 2012 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April November April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 2 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 16 Units inspected requiring no further action 2 Improvement Letters Served 0 Improvement Letters - File Closed 0 Improvement Notices Served 14 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 19

20 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 20

21 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Dampness /mould growth on walls Exposed electrical wiring Inadequate cooking facilities Light fitting not securely fitted to the ceiling Obstructed extractor fan in bathroom Toilet on landing 21

22 Sallymount Avenue / Ashbrook Terrace, Dublin 6 Sallymount Avenue is located off Ranelagh village in Dublin 6. Ashbrook Terrace comprises of a row of houses within Sallymount Avenue. Residents here have easy access to many bus routes that serve the city centre and the Green Luas line which has a stop in Ranelagh village. Residents have also access to a number of amenities in Ranelagh village such as gyms, shops, restaurants and bars. The properties on Sallymount Avenue/ Ashbrook Terrace are either 2 storeys or 3 storeys. Inspections commenced in January 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April Total Number Buildings Inspected 11 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 81 Units inspected requiring no further action 4 Improvement Letters Served 32 Improvement Letters - File Closed 29 Improvement Notices Served 40 Improvement Notices - File Closed 16 Prohibition Notices Served 3 Legal Action Initiated 0 January April

23 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 23

24 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Large accumlation of miscellaneous items Electrical goods located in bathroom. Hole to external wall surrounding pipe No handrail to external steps leading to flat Internal bedroom Low level electrical fuse board 24

25 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6 Ranelagh Road leads into Ranelagh Village from the city centre located in Dublin 6. This road is served by bus routes and two Luas stops. Residents are within walking distance of the city centre and other urban surrounding areas such as Ranelagh Village, Rathmines, Donnybrook and Portobello. Ranelagh village has a variety of retail outlets as well as restaurants, bars, schools and sports amenities on offer. The majority of the properties inspected on this road were three storeys. There were a total of 70 buildings on the section of road targeted for inspection. A total of 24 were identified as privately rented properties. Inspections commenced in February 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April February April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 25 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 223 Units inspected requiring no further action 27 Improvement Letters Served 142 Improvement Letters - File Closed 103 Improvement Notices Served 70 Improvement Notices - File Closed 45 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action 0 25

26 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 26

27 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Damage to plaster of wall Portable heating appliance in bedroom of flat Electrical goods located in bathroom Exposed electrical wiring Damp and mould to ceiling and wall Wiring hanging loosely in communal hallway 27

28 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 * (35 properties identified as privately rented) *1-112 (51 Properties identified as privately rented) South Circular Road is one of the longest roads in the city. It runs from Kilmainham in the west of the city, through Rialto and Dolphin's Barn to Portobello near the centre. As it runs mainly through residential areas, it is used by numerous bus routes. This road is a mix of privately owned and rented. The majority of the properties on this road comprise of two storeys. The road is served by a number of pubs, restaurants that are located in sections along the road. The road is also home to Griffith College Dublin and the National Boxing Stadium. Inspections commenced in May 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April May April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 61 Total number of Lettings Inspected 483 Units inspected requiring no further action 99 Improvement Letters Served 252 Improvement Letters - File Closed 143 Improvement Notices Served 123 Improvement Notices - File Closed 74 Prohibition Notices Served 2 Legal Action 0 28

29 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 29

30 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Damage to plaster wall Tiles falling from shower Smoke alarm not installed Damage to wall adjacent to socket Rear yard and shed in poor condition Hole surrounding mechanical extractor 30

31 Harrington Street, Dublin 8 Harrington Street is located on the south side of Dublin City. The street falls within the Dublin 8 postal district. The majority of all properties on Harrington Street are large private rented multi units consisting of 3-4 stories in height. The street leads into South Circular Road. Harrington Street is within walking distance of shops, restaurants and other amenities and is located close to St Stephens Green and the City Centre. Harrington Street is also in close proximity to the Green Luas line and many bus routes that serve the city have stops on Harrington Street. Inspections commenced in October 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April October April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 12 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 190 Units inspected requiring no further action 20 Improvement Letters Served 128 Improvement Letters - File Closed 89 Improvement Notices Served 44 Improvement Notices - File Closed 5 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 31

32 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 32

33 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Unfinished separation wall Internal bedroom Low level electrical fuse board Overgrown vegetation to yard Flaking paint to hallway in flat Ceiling in poor state of repair 33

34 Victoria Street, Dublin 8 Victoria Street is located in Dublin 8, an area known as Portobello. The street is located off South Circular Road. The street is a mixture private rented multi units and owner occupied properties. The properties on this street are mainly 2 story properties. The street is within walking distance of Dublin City Center and other Southside locations such as Rathmines, Ranelagh and Harold s Cross. Although there are no commercial amenities located on the street, it is within walking distance of the many shops and other amenities located on South Circular Road and surrounding streets. Inspections commenced in January 2014 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April January April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 10 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 107 Units inspected requiring no further action 7 Improvement Letters Served 84 Improvement Letters - File Closed 21 Improvement Notices Served 15 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 34

35 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 35

36 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Wall & electrical socket in poor state of repair Dampness to corner of ceiling Hole surrounding light switch Missing cooker hood Broken tiles in shower Penetrative dampness to wall 36

37 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6 Rathmines Road Lower is a street located within the suburb of Rathmines on the south side of Dublin city and falls within the Dublin 6 postal district. The area of Rathmines has thriving commercial activity and is well-known as providing rented accommodation to young professionals and third level students coming from outside the city since the 1930s. The vast majority of properties located on Rathmines Road Lower are private rented multi units consisting of 3-4 stories in height. Rathmines Road Lower is located within walking distance of the green Luas line and serves many bus routes to and from Dublin City Center. The street is also walking distance to surrounding suburbs such as Ranelagh, Rathgar and Harold s Cross. Inspections commenced in March 2014 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April May April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 12 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 155 Units inspected requiring no further action 75 Improvement Letters Served 64 Improvement Letters - File Closed 0 Improvement Notices Served 9 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action 0 37

38 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action 38

39 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Heater not fixed to wall Hole surrounding electrical socket Loose wall tiles in bathroom Worn furniture Mould on living room wall Broken toilet 39

40 Cabra Park, Dublin 7 Cabra Park is located in the suburb of Cabra on the north side of Dublin city. It is approximately 2 kilometres northwest of the city centre. Residents have easy access to bus routes and local amenities such as shops and restaurants in Cabra and Phibsborough. The commercial centre of Phibsborough is located only 5 minute walk away at the crossroads of the Phibsborough and North Circular Roads. The houses were built in the 19 th Century and are a combination of two and three storey buildings. The convenient location, combined with easy access and good public transport facilities, led to the conversion of larger homes into flats, bedsits with shared facilities and studio apartments. There are a total of 106 properties on the street, 83% were identified as privately rented properties consisting of approximately 4-6 units per building. 17% were identified as owner occupied dwellings. Inspections commenced in May 2012 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April May April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 104 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 555 Units inspected requiring no further action 121 Improvement Letters Served 323 Improvement Letters - File Closed 268 Improvement Notices Served 111 Improvement Notices - File Closed 74 Prohibition Notices Served 5 Legal Action Initiated 1 40

41 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/14 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 41

42 Examples of conditions found on Inspections. Water penetration on ceiling Broken window glass Defective boundry wall Two ring hob in kitchen Fire alarm not Installed Exposed electrical wires 42

43 Sherrard Street Lower, Dublin 1 Sherrard Street Lower is located in Dublin 1 off the intersection of North Circular Road and Belvedere Road. This area has a selection of shops and takeaways and is in close proximity to the Drumcondra dart station. Its location is only 1.5km from the city centre. Sherrard Street Lower contains pre-63 terraced houses with an average of 9 flats per building. All properties were found to be privately rented on Sherrard Street Lower. Inspections commenced in January 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April January 2013-April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 10 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 89 Units inspected requiring no further action 0 Improvement Letters Served 58 Improvement Letters - File Closed 58 Improvement Notices Served 30 Improvement Notices File Closed 30 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 1 43

44 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/14 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 44

45 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Fire alarm covered with plastic Light bulb in bathroom loose fitting & uncovered No switch to operate ventilation canopy Ceiling stained and discoloured from leak Light switch hanging from wall Skirting board missing 45

46 Sherrard Street Upper Dublin 1 Sherrard Street Upper is located in Dublin 1 off Gardiner Street Upper. This street is a mix of commercial and residential and the Dublin Bike Scheme also operates from this location. Sherrard Street Upper contains 9 pre-63 terraced houses with an average of 9 flats per building. Inspections commenced in January 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April January 2013-April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 14 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 158 Units inspected requiring no further action 10 Improvement Letters Served 92 Improvement Letters - File Closed 39 Improvement Notices Served 56 Improvement Notices - File Closed 27 Prohibition Notices Served 4 Prohibition Notices Closed 2 Legal Action Initiated 5 46

47 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 47

48 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Heating appliance not permanently fixed Uncovered light bulb in bathroom Fire alarm removed from ceiling Prohibition notice displayed Wallpaper coming away from the wall Flaking paint on ceiling in bathroom 48

49 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1 Gardiner Street Upper is a short stroll from the centre of the city and within minutes walk to Connolly Station, IFSC and all local amenities. Gardiner Street has a mixture of commercial properties and residential units. There were 18 pre-63 houses with an average of 9 flats per building. Inspections commenced in April 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April April April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 24 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 235 Units inspected requiring no further action 18 Improvement Letters Served 169 Improvement Letters - File Closed 95 Improvement Notices Served 44 Improvement Notices - File Closed 33 Prohibition Notices Served 1 Prohibition Notices Closed 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 49

50 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/14 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 50

51 Examples of conditions found on inspections Fire panel not operational Two ring hob in kitchen Flaking paint on ceiling in bathroom Wallpaper stained and discoloured in bedroom Pendant light fitting in bathroom Dampness on ceiling in bathroom 51

52 Whitworth Place, Dublin 3 Whitworth Place is located in Dublin 3 off Drumcondra Road Lower and has views of the canal. The district is served by Drumcondra railway Station on the main Drumcondra road. This area has a selection of shops and takeaways and is in close proximity to Croke Park. In Whitworth Place 7 per- 63 houses were inspected with an average of 4 flats per building. Inspections commenced in June 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April Total Number Buildings Inspected 9 June April 2014 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 34 Units inspected requiring no further action 0 Improvement Letters Served 22 Improvement Letters - File Closed 11 Improvement Notices Served 12 Improvement Notices - File Closed 12 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Prohibition Notices Closed 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 52

53 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 53

54 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Electrical cables used externally in rear yard Internal bedroom Evidence of dampness on wall surrounding electrical sockets Exposed electrical wiring Miscellaneous items left on the roof of building Missing door handle 54

55 Dominick Street, Dublin 1 Dominick Street is located less that 300m north of Henry Street and directly opposite the Parnell Street entrance to the Ilac centre. The street is currently divided into a variety of uses including both light industrial, commercial and residential. Major redevelopment is underway to regenerate this entire street with new social and affordable housing proposed and the LUAS cross city line is to run along this street which is due for completion in Inspections commenced in July 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April Dominick Street Upper July April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 3 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 26 Units inspected requiring no further action 0 Improvement Letters Served 10 Improvement Letters - File Closed 1 Improvement Notices Served 10 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 Dominick Street Lower July April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 4 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 39 Units inspected requiring no further action 0 Improvement Letters Served 18 Improvement Letters - File Closed 10 Improvement Notices Served 18 Improvement Notices - File Closed 4 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 55

56 Dominick Street Upper Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 56

57 Dominick Street Lower Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 57

58 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Lower window pane is broken Fire panel showing faults in zones 1 and 2 No ventilation canopy provided Electrical wiring connected to both plugs Window Frame in poor repair Window Sill in poor repair 58

59 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1 Dorset Street is an important thoroughfare on the north side of Dublin. The street runs north east from Bolton Street at Dominick Street junction, north of Parnell Square and Mountjoy Square, and leads into Drumcondra Road at Binn's Bridge on the Royal Canal. Some early Georgian houses are dotted along the street, primarily identifiable by the stone Gibbsian door case entrances, and close to the crossroads with Blessington and North Frederick Streets. Much of the street was redeveloped during the Victorian ere and consists of vernacular Victorian terraces, with shops opening straight onto footpaths at ground-floor level. Inspections commenced in August 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April August 2013 April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 37 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 208 Units inspected requiring no further action 22 Improvement Letters Served 94 Improvement Letters - File Closed 50 Improvement Notices Served 82 Improvement Notices - File Closed 30 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action 0 59

60 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 60

61 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Window board in poor condition Exposed electrical wiring Mould growth on ceiling in bathroom Missing smoke detector in living area Internal bedroom Evidence of water damage & crack on ceiling 61

62 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1 Gardiner Place is located in the northern area of Dublin City Centre. It is only a 5 minute walk from O Connell Street. Gardiner Place has magnificent 19th century Georgian town houses which are of historical and architectural interest. There are 35 houses along Gardiner place with a mixture of both Commercial and privately rented accommodation. It was identified that 20 were privately rented with the remaining as commercial operations. There was an average of 6 units per building. Initial Inspections commenced in August 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April August 2013 April Total Number Buildings Inspected 17 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 142 Units inspected requiring no further action 12 Improvement Letters Served 110 Improvement Letters - File Closed 59 Improvement Notices Served 18 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 62

63 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 63

64 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Washing machine in bathroom Damaged wall cladding Exposed light bulb in bathroom Inadequate lighting in bedroom Miscellaneous items in rear yard Damaged fire alarm 64

65 Denmark Street Great, Dublin 1 Denmark Street Great is located in the northern area of Dublin City Centre. It is only a 5 minute walk from O Connell Street. The street has a secondary school, a mixture of commercial properties and rented accommodation. There are 9 houses on Great Denmark Street identified as privately rented. Inspections commenced in November 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April Total Number Buildings Inspected 1 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 2 Units inspected requiring no further action 0 Improvement Letters Served 2 Improvement Letters - File Closed 2 Improvement Notices Served 0 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 Nov 2013 April

66 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 66

67 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Fracture on wall Electrical wiring exposed Wall stained and discoloured Ceiling stained and discoloured Window pane cracked No cover on cold water tap to operate it 67

68 Clonliffe Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3 Clonliffe Road is a north side suburb between Ballybough and Drumcondra. Clonliffe road is the wide linking thoroughfare nearly a mile long forming the central artery. The suburb of Drumcondra has a fantastic selection of local shops, bars and restaurants. Close by is a selection of primary and post primary schools with the main access to Croke Park G.A.A sports ground from Jones's Road. Inspections commenced in December 2013 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April Total Number Buildings Inspected 17 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 75 Units inspected requiring no further action 10 Improvement Letters Served 46 Improvement Letters - File Closed 13 Improvement Notices Served 9 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 December 2013 April

69 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1.Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Noncompliance on inspection Compliance after enforcement action Ongoing Legal action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 69

70 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Exposed electrical wiring at light fitting Mould growth on wall in laundry room Cracked window pane Fault light flashing on fire alarm panel Broken spindle on staircase Wall and floor in poor condition 70

71 North Circular Road, Dublin 7 The North Circular Road was first laid out in the 1760s as a fashionable thoroughfare at the edge of the city built up area, leading to the Phoenix Park. The total length of the North Circular Road from the Phoenix Park to Summerhill Parade is about 3.5km. The proximity of the houses to the city centre and transport links contributed significantly to the growth of private rented accommodation along the North Circular Road. The proportion of multi occupancy units on North Circular Road is very high. It was found that over 69% of buildings on the portion of North Circular Road between the Infirmary Road Junction and the Oxmantown Road Junction were in multiple occupation. These buildings ranged from consisting of two units to over twenty units. There is no clear pattern to the sub division of buildings on the street and each building inspected varied greatly in composition ranging from bedsit accommodation to three and four bedroom apartments. The compositions of the buildings in other areas of North Circular Road are equally as varied and as such it makes it a challenging area to inspect. In addition the differing building styles suit differing people and their needs. There are single unit properties ideal for families and high density studio accommodation for low income single tenants. Inspections commenced in May 2012 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April May April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 162 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 999 Units inspected requiring no further action 145 Improvement Letters Served 794 Improvement Letters - File Closed 504 Improvement Notices Served 335 Improvement Notices - File Closed 174 Prohibition Notices Served 42 Legal Action Initiated 41 71

72 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the current compliance level by article where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 72

73 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Extensive mould growth in common area Extensive mould growth in bathroom Smoke detector covered Internal bedroom No window High moisture readings beside electrical switch Non compliant kitchen facilities 73

74 Blessington Street, Dublin 7 Blessington Street is a prime rental location in Dublin 1 near of O Connell Street. Resident s are within easy walking access to the vibrant shops, restaurants and public transport routes of O Connell Street and the surrounding areas. At the top end of Blessington Street lies the Blessington Street Basin. The basin was constructed as the Royal George Reservoir in The Basin was completely refurbished in 1993/94 and is now a popular public park with a fountain and a bird sanctuary on its central island. The park has been described as a quiet haven in a bustling metropolis providing a secret garden for local residents and visitors alike. These factors combined with size of the properties, many of which are three storeys have made Blessington Street a substantial letting location. A total of 34 properties on the street have been inspected to date with 255 inspections having been carried out within these properties. An average of 7 flats was found per building. Inspections commenced in September The figures below reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April September 2013 April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 34 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 255 Units inspected requiring no further action 5 Improvement Letters Served 208 Improvement Letters - File Closed 49 Improvement Notices Served 41 Improvement Notices - File Closed 2 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 74

75 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Displays the contraventions by article where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 75

76 Examples of Conditions Found on Inspections. Mould growth and damp on wall Water damage from leak beside light fitting Dampness in basement flat walls Damp and discolouration on wall Poor Natural Light from Window No openable window to external air or light 76

77 Frederick Street North, Dublin 1 Frederick Street North is located in Georgian Dublin in the heart of the city. It is in close proximity to the Garden of Remembrance and the Hugh Lane Gallery and a very short walk to O'Connell Street. The full range of city centre amenities, department stores and colleges are very close by making this location ideal for students and those working in the city centre. Frederick Street North is home to a mix of commercial and private rented accommodation. Some of the private rented accommodation is located over commercial premises and other properties are used solely as rented accommodation. To date we have inspected 7 buildings on Frederick Street North with a total of 57 units being inspected within these building. Inspections commenced in January 2014 the figures reflect inspections and actions between the commenment date and 30 April January April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 7 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 57 Units inspected requiring no further action 0 Improvement Letters Served 34 Improvement Letters - File Closed 0 Improvement Notices Served 15 Improvement Notices - File Closed 0 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 77

78 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the current compliance level by article where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 78

79 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Internal Bedroom No window or natural light No Ventilation over cooking equipment Ceiling plasterwork damaged Mould growth on bedroom wall Electrical switch in bathroom Discolouration on bathroom walls 79

80 Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 Aughrim Street is located in Stoneybatter, in the northwest of Dublin City. It is close proximity to Smithfield, which was recently part of a major redevelopment for the Northwest Inner City, also Aughrim Street is in close proximity to North Circular Road, Manor Street and within walking distance of the City Centre, Luas, Heuston Station, the Phoenix Park and the expanding Dublin Institute of Technology Campus at Grangegorman Aughrim Street is home to commercial, public amenities, owner occupied and private rented accommodation which is a mix of single rented houses and multi unit lets. Aughrim Street is a base for its local community including the local parish church, a boxing and sport hall, owner occupied accommodation and private rented accommodation. To date we have inspected 27 buildings on Aughrim Street with a total of 110 units being inspected within these building. Inspections commenced in October 2013 the figures reflect inspections and enforcement actions between the commenment date and 30 April 2014 October April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 27 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 110 Units inspected with No Further Action Required 8 Improvement Letters Served 66 Improvement Letters - File Closed 16 Improvement Notices Served 48 Improvement Notices - File Closed 4 Prohibition Notices Served 0 Legal Action Initiated 0 80

81 95 Non-Compliant 87 Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 81

82 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Mould growth on bedroom ceiling Damp reading on bathroom wall Broken socket falling out of position External rear door with no handle or lock Electrical power cable exposed Fire safety device that was removed 82

83 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1 Belvedere Place connects Mountjoy Square one of five Georgian squares in Dublin and at the other end lies North Circular Road on the north side of Dublin City. The street is in a very enviable area with good transport links to other areas of the city centre. Belvedere Place is now a mix of commercial and residential units. The private residential units are heavily divided into flats due to the size of the buildings. The buildings are typically three floors over basement with the average number of units per building being 7. In addition there are a number of vacant buildings. To date we have inspected 18 buildings on Belvedere Place with a total of 130 units being inspected within these building. Inspections commenced in October 2013 the figures reflect inspections and enforcement actions between the commenment date and 30 April 2014 June April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 18 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 130 Units inspected with No Further Action Required 5 Improvement Letters Served 62 Improvement Letters - File Closed 37 Improvement Notices Served 62 Improvement Notices - File Closed 33 Prohibition Notices Served 2 Legal Action Initiated 0 83

84 110 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 84

85 Examples of conditions found on inspections. The hallway with no emergency lighting present Dampness in a wall with electrical services Gas bottle heater - not permanently fixed Toilet within habitable area, no separation Shower was located in the bedroom Disrepair on the walls and ceiling 85

86 Belvidere Road, Dublin 1 Belvidere Road connects North Circular Road and Dorset Street on the north side of the City. It is in close proximity to Mountjoy Square, Drumcondra and Croke Park. The road is composed of much smaller buildings than its neighbouring streets of Belvedere Place and Sherrard Street. There is a mix of commercial use properties, with both owner occupied and rented both single unit properties and multi unit. To date we have inspected 18 buildings on Belvidere Road with a total of 77 units being inspected within these building. Inspections commenced in May 2013 the figures reflect inspections and enforcement actions between the commenment date and 30 April 2014 May April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 18 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 77 Units inspected with No Further Action Required 9 Improvement Letters Served 49 Improvement Letters - File Closed 34 Improvement Notices Served 12 Improvement Notices - File Closed 3 Prohibition Notices Served 9 Legal Action Initiated 0 86

87 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Shows the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 87

88 Examples of conditions found on inspections. A kitchen wall stained due to dampness Fire detection system panel with no electrical supply to the system No extract ventilation over cooking equipment Cracked floor tiles in the bathroom No wash hand basin provided Exposed electrical light wires 88

89 Charles Street Great, Dublin 1 Charles Street Great is located to the east of Mountjoy Square. On the north side of Charles Street Great there is a terrace of Georgian style cottages split by Emmet Street. On the south side of Charles Street Great there is traditional large three story over basement Georgian buildings. The houses were built in the 19 th Century and are a combination of two and three storey buildings. The convenient location, combined with easy access to city centre has led to the conversion of larger building into flats and studio apartments. To date we have inspected 11 buildings on Charles Street Great with a total of 63 units being inspected within these building. Inspections commenment in June 2013 the figures reflect inspections and enforcement actions between the commenment date and 30 April 2014 June April 2014 Total Number Buildings Inspected 11 Total Number of Lettings Inspected 63 Units inspected with No Further Action Required 0 Improvement Letters Served 39 Improvement Letters - File Closed 20 Improvement Notices Served 16 Improvement Notices - File Closed 2 Prohibition Notices Served 6 Legal Action Initiated 0 89

90 Non-Compliant Compliant Figure 1. Shows the contraventions by articles where enforcement action was taken Total Inspections Total Non- Compliance on Inspection Compliance After Enforcement Action Ongoing Legal Action Initiated Prohibition Notices Served Figure 2. Show the current compliance level at 30/4/2014 after enforcement action and indication of the ongoing enforcement and legal action. 90

91 Examples of conditions found on inspections. Damp afffected plaster Damp ceiling with mould growth Internal habitable bedroom A fire control panel was not in working order, a fault was noted on the display screen. Electrical powered cable hanging in the bathroom Pentrative dampness 91