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
Rent Pressure Zones were replaced by national rent control on 1 March 2026. For most tenancies that started since then, rent can go up by no more than 2% a year, or by the rate of inflation if that is lower. Tenancies that started earlier follow the previous rules. Check any increase with the RTB.
Ending a tenancy
After your first six months, a landlord can only end the tenancy for one of the reasons set out in law, 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, give the termination date, and a copy must go to the RTB.
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.
Common questions
How much can my rent go up in Ireland?
For most tenancies that started since 1 March 2026, rent can go up by no more than 2% a year, or by the rate of inflation if that is lower. Tenancies that started earlier follow the previous rules, so check any increase with the RTB.
How can a landlord end a tenancy?
After your first six months, a landlord can only end the tenancy for one of the reasons set out in law, with written notice of the correct length. A valid notice must be in writing, signed, give the termination date, and a copy must go to the RTB.
Where can renters get free advice in Ireland?
Threshold gives free advice to renters, and the RTB handles disputes between tenants and landlords.