Over 1,800 inspections carried out on rented accommodation in Meath so far
Nearly 1,900 inspections have been conducted on rental accommodations in Meath this year as part of ongoing efforts to uphold housing standards.
As of the end of May 2025, a total of 1,872 inspections were carried out by Meath County Council. Of these, 589 were first-time inspections, with only 21 properties passing on their initial assessment. The remaining properties will be subject to follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with rental accommodation regulations.
The total number of dwellings to be inspected in 2025 has been set at 1,973. The council said each dwelling is counted only once per calendar year, regardless of the number of follow-up checks required.
Meanwhile, 46 Improvement Notices and 5 Prohibition Notices were served from January to May 2025.
These inspections form part of the council’s responsibility to enforce minimum standards in rented accommodation, covering aspects such as heating, sanitation, structural integrity, and fire safety. Properties that do not meet these standards are required to undertake improvements within a specified timeframe.
At the July meeting of the Meath County Council, Independent councillor Alan Lawes welcomed the inspections.
“This shows that the council is doing their job to enforce standards in rented accommodation,” the Navan councillor said.