Legal & Compliance

ModRent is a marketplace and advertising platform. It allows property owners to list modular homes, garden units and similar accommodation, and allows interested renters to make enquiries.

ModRent is not an estate agent, letting agent, property manager, landlord, tenant representative, planning consultant, building control consultant, tax adviser, legal adviser or insurer.

ModRent does not own, inspect, certify, approve or manage the properties listed on the platform.

The Irish Government has announced proposed changes to planning exemption rules which may allow certain detached modular homes or garden units to be placed in back gardens without a planning application, provided specific conditions are satisfied.

These proposed exemptions are not a blanket approval for every modular unit, garden room, cabin, studio or standalone structure.

Property owners are responsible for confirming whether their own unit qualifies for any planning exemption before advertising or renting it.

Rent-a-Room Relief may allow qualifying individuals to earn up to the annual relief limit tax-free where accommodation is rented in a qualifying residence and all Revenue conditions are met.

The Government announcement has linked modular garden accommodation with the Rent-a-Room Relief framework.

ModRent does not assess or confirm tax eligibility. Owners should seek tax advice where required.

A planning exemption does not remove the need for safe, compliant construction.

Owners should consider fire safety, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, escape routes, heating systems, electrical installation, water supply and ventilation.

Owners are responsible for ensuring that a unit is safe and suitable before it is advertised or occupied.

Owners should contact their insurer before renting out a modular unit or garden room.

Standard home insurance may not automatically cover detached rental accommodation or paying occupants.

Owners are responsible for ensuring that their listing is accurate.

Owners should not list a unit unless they are satisfied that it is lawful, safe and suitable for residential occupation.

Renters should make their own enquiries before agreeing to rent any unit listed on ModRent.

Renters should ask about planning status, safety features, utility bills, internet, heating and access.

ModRent may review, edit, hide or remove listings where there are concerns about accuracy, safety, legality, spam or fraud.

ModRent does not guarantee the accuracy, legality or suitability of any listing.

ModRent uses enquiry forms so that owner email addresses are not displayed publicly.

Users should only submit information they are comfortable sharing through the platform.

Owners and renters should seek independent advice where they are unsure about planning, tax, insurance, legal status or tenancy matters.