Law firms Arthur Cox, ByrneWallace and Mason Hayes & Curran spearheaded the development of the clauses along with other members of TCLP’s Irish property working group.

The three new clauses are designed for climate-conscious landlords and tenants and are named after children in recognition of how actions to combat the climate crisis will benefit future generations:

• clauses promoting co-operation between landlords and tenants in relation to the environmental performance of buildings (Odhran’s Clause);
• repair and alteration covenants, rent review assumptions and covenants for the protection of energy and sustainability ratings (Emily and Tom’s Clause); and
• clauses incorporating circular economy and sustainability principles into a service charge regime, landlord’s regulations and landlord’s works (Amélie and Lauri’s Clause).

The clauses “should be treated as a menu from which landlords and tenants can select the clauses most suitable for their premises”, TCLP said.