Landlord Registration Terms & Conditions

1. Service Provision

Each year, ATUSSU provides a voluntary accommodation advertising service for registered landlords. This service allows landlords to advertise their available student accommodation via the ATUSSU website (www.atussu.ie).

ATUSSU is not an estate agency. While we aim to support both students and landlords, we are not responsible for the following:

  • Rent arrears
  • Property damage
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Mediation of disputes

All financial and legal arrangements are directly between the landlord and their tenants.

2. Advertisement Listings

  • All submitted information is published online via the ATUSSU accommodation webpage.
  • Name and contact number are mandatory fields for registration and display.
  • Landlords are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information they submit. Information will be uploaded exactly as received.
  • Photos of the bedroom must be included in the advertisement, additional photos of the living space, bathrooms etc. are not mandatory but encouraged.
  • One complimentary revision is permitted; further revisions incur a fee of €10 each.

3. Registration Period & Listing Duration

  • Registration is valid from 1st July 2025 to 1st April 2026.
  • Listings remain live for 28 days.
  • Landlords may re-list properties via www.atussu.ie once a listing expires.
  • Removal of listings can be requested earlier by emailing: support@atussu.ie, however this may not be possible during busy periods and you may need to wait for your listing to automatically expire.

4. Accommodation Types and Requirements

A. Self-Catering Accommodation

  • Must be available 7 days per week.
  • Must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB).
  • Must adhere to all legal obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, including (but not limited to):
    1. Fair rent
    2. Proper notice for termination
    3. Property maintenance
    4. Health and safety standards
  • A valid BER certificate must be held.
  • Rent and any charges must be clearly disclosed.
  • Landlords must not impose unreasonable restrictions on tenants.

B. Digs (Owner-Occupied Accommodation)

  • Digs must be owner-occupied and can be available for either 5 or 7 days per week.
  • Bills must be included in the rent.
  • Meals are optional, and must be clearly outlined in the listing.
  • Landlords must not place undue restrictions on student tenants, including access to:
    1. Kitchen and utilities
    2. Wi-Fi
    3. Laundry facilities
  • All pricing must adhere to the maximum pricing structure provided by ATUSSU (details available upon request).
  • Tenants in Digs arrangements are licensees, not tenants under the RTA 2004, but fairness and transparency are still expected.

5. Fees & Payment

  • All fees must be paid online and in full prior to the listing being made public.
  • Invoices for revisions or additional listings will be issued via email.

6. Terms of Use and Suspension

  • We reserve the right to temporarily or permanently suspend a listing at our discretion, with or without notice.
  • Breaches of these Terms and Conditions may result in removal from the register.
  • ATUSSU holds no liability for any listing removal or service interruption.

7. Updates to Terms and Conditions

  • We may revise these terms at any time.
  • All updates will be posted at www.atussu.ie.
  • Continued use of the service implies acceptance of any updated terms.

8. Data Removal

To have your information removed from our system, a request must be made in writing via post or to support@atussu.ie.

9. Fairness and Equal Opportunity

As part of our commitment to fairness and equal opportunity, all accommodation registered through the Students’ Union must be made available to all students. Therefore, we are unable to advertise properties intended for a specific cohort of students. While we understand and appreciate your intention to support a particular group, our policy is designed to ensure that every student has equal access to advertised housing options.

10. Disclaimer

ATUSSU and its representatives accept no liability for any damages, disputes, losses, or service interruptions associated with the use of the accommodation listing service. We make no guarantees regarding the suitability, accuracy, or continuous availability of listings or website performance. It is the sole responsibility of landlords and tenants to ensure the accommodation agreement meets their requirements and legal obligations.