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A Leitrim Councillor has called on the government to rethink its controversial new rental regulations.

The new property legislation came into effect yesterday, tightening the rules around tenancies and when a renter can be evicted.

Concern has been expressed that the measures will inflate prices.

Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon says with oil prices about to soar as result of the unrest in the Middle East, a rent freeze should be introduced by the government here.

Speaking to Ocean FM the Sinn Fein Councillor says it's a worrying time for renters

A Leitrim Councillor has called on the government to rethink its controversial new rental regulations.
The new property legislation came into effect yesterday, tightening the rules around tenancies and when a renter can be evicted.
Concern has been expressed that the measures will inflate prices.
Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon says with oil prices about to soar as result of the unrest in the Middle East, a rent freeze should be introduced by the government here.
Speaking to Ocean FM the Sinn Fein Councillor says it's a worrying time for renters

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