“Loophole Allows Dublin Apartment Convicted of Illegal Short-Term Letting to Remain in the Holiday Rental Market”

Dublin City Council’s only conviction for illegal short-term letting may have no effect on the Dublin apartment’s availability for holiday rentals, as a result of a loophole in legislation. Complete Guest Management Ltd was fined €1,000 and ordered to pay €3,459 in costs in relation to short-term letting of the apartment. Although the apartment has not been taken off the market, the council is unable to take action as property owners are operating within the terms of the law. A 14-day maximum has been defined as “short-term letting”; legislation set to take effect in 2021 may raise that number to 21 days.