The Act also limits termination notice periods in respect of student specific accommodation, so that no more than 28 days’ notice is required to be given by students. Students are advised to make contact with the RTB in the first instance, with details of any complaints or disputes regarding their accommodation. The RTB provides a confidential dispute resolution service including, telephone mediation or adjudication, and the option to appeal through to a Tenancy Tribunal. The RTB has powers to investigate and sanction landlords who engage in certain breaches of rental law called improper conduct. Investigations can commence on the basis of information received from a member of the public or of the RTB’s own volition. Further information can be found at www.rtb.ie
. Students can contact the RTB on 0818 303037 at ssa@rtb.ie
.