Your rights as a tenant in Ireland

The basics every renter should know: registration, notice, rent reviews and where to get help. Registration Landlords must register most tenancies with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). You can ask for the registration number, and some advertisers on StayLister show it on their ad. Rent and rent reviews Rules on how often and by how much rent can rise depend on where you live and when the tenancy started. Rent Pressure Zone rules cap increases in many areas. Use the RTB rent calculator to check an increase. Ending a tenancy A landlord needs a valid reason and must give written notice of the correct length, which depends on how long you have lived there. A valid notice must be in writing, signed, and give the termination date. Tenants must also give written notice to leave. The required notice is shorter than a landlord's. Where to get help Threshold gives free advice to renters, and the RTB handles disputes between tenants and landlords. Rules change regularly, so always check the RTB website for the current position.

• Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)
• Threshold
• Citizens Information – renting a home