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About SafeHousing.ie

A free, independent tool built for one reason: too many renters in Ireland live with mould, damp and unfixed repairs simply because the process of doing something about it feels out of reach.

Free to use · Guidance and tools, not legal advice

Why SafeHousing exists

Knowing Your Rights and Knowing What to Do Next Are Not the Same Thing

Most renters in Ireland already sense when something is wrong. What stops them acting is rarely a lack of rights, it is not knowing the next concrete step, or not having the time and confidence to write it down properly. A problem that goes unreported in writing tends to stay unresolved, not because it does not matter, but because nothing on paper ever forced a response.

SafeHousing turns that knowledge gap into a guided path: document what is happening, say it clearly in writing, follow up on time, and escalate to the right people if it is still ignored. Every part of it is free, and every message stays under your control.

Setting expectations

What SafeHousing Is, and What It Is Not

What SafeHousing Is

  • A free, guided route through mould, damp and repair problems
  • Tools that turn your evidence into a clear, factual letter
  • A map of who to contact next, and in what order

What SafeHousing Is Not

  • Not a solicitor, and not a substitute for legal advice
  • Not a government body, the RTB, or your local authority
  • Not able to guarantee any particular outcome
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Built for every renter

Free, Independent, and Not Funded by Landlords or Agents

SafeHousing is not paid for by landlords, letting agents or property companies, and it never will be. It exists to make the process easier for renters, full stop. That independence is what keeps every letter and every piece of guidance on your side.

It also shapes what the site will and will not build. There is no feature planned that would ever put a landlord's convenience ahead of a renter's case, and no future version of the directory will let a specialist or organisation pay for a better position.

  • No advertising from landlords, agents or property companies, ever
  • No pay-to-rank listings, now or once the directory opens
  • Every tool stays free, with no upgrade tier planned
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Common questions

About SafeHousing.ie

Who runs SafeHousing?

SafeHousing is an independent project, built to give renters in Ireland a free, practical route through mould, damp and repair problems. It is not run by a landlord, a letting agent or a government body.

Is SafeHousing affiliated with the government or the RTB?

No. SafeHousing is independent. It points you toward the official bodies who can help, including your local authority, the RTB, Threshold and Citizens Information, but it is not one of them.

Can I trust the letters the tool generates?

The letter generator produces plain, factual drafts based on the answers you give. You always review and can edit a letter before you send it, so the final message is yours.

What if my situation is more serious than mould or damp?

SafeHousing focuses on mould, damp and repairs. For anything involving immediate danger, contact the emergency services on 112. For other serious tenancy issues, Threshold and Citizens Information can advise on your specific situation.

Is my information safe?

What you type into SafeHousing’s tools stays on your device. Nothing is collected or stored on a server, and nothing is shared with anyone unless you choose to send it yourself.

Keep going

Where to Go Next

Every home should be safe to live in

See If SafeHousing Can Help with Your Problem

Document it, write about it clearly, and know what comes next. Start your free case file tonight.