Threshold launch their Own Your Rights campaign
Summary
On Newstalk Breakfast, Anton Savage discusses International Tenants Day with Anne-Marie O'Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold. They address a 12% rise in households seeking assistance, driven by legislative changes and longer-term support needs. The conversation explores the impact of new rental laws on landlord behavior and market stability. O'Reilly emphasizes the urgent need for increased social and cost rental housing supply to effectively stabilize the private rental sector.
Topics discussed
Introduction to International Tenants Day and Threshold
Number of households assisted by Threshold this year
12% increase in demand and longer support durations
Concerns over landlord flight due to new legislation
Analysis of six-year tenancy rules and market exit
Need for increased social and cost rental housing supply
Closing remarks and thanks to guest
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