This rule doesn't apply in the case of short-term rentals, and there don't appear to be any further exemptions to this.
There is some good reading here if the landlord wants further information:
S 13A Residential Tenancies Act 1986
To ensure your home is compliant, you can contact Warm Fuzzies and book an inspection.
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