Beyond rent arrears and antisocial behaviour specifically, landlords can bring a broader dispute where a tenant has breached their obligations under Section 16 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 — for example causing damage, subletting without consent, or failing to allow reasonable access for inspections/repairs.
Common Tenant Obligations at Issue
- Paying rent on time and keeping the property in good order (normal wear and tear excepted)
- Not engaging in unauthorised subletting or assignment
- Allowing the landlord reasonable access for inspection or necessary repairs, with notice
- Not causing a nuisance to other occupants or neighbours
Practical takeaway: As with every RTB dispute, contemporaneous evidence (photos, written requests for access, dated correspondence) carries far more weight than a description of events after the fact.