Housing

Yes, rent increases in Ireland are limited by law — they can only happen once every 24 months and must be reasonable, with notice given at least 90 days in advance.

In a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) in Ireland, the maximum allowable rent increase is 2% per year, calculated from the current rent or the last registered rent.

Yes, your landlord is legally required to provide you with a rent book under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.

Yes, you may be eligible for Rent Supplement if you're unemployed, provided you meet income, housing need, and residency requirements set by the Department of Social Protection.

Your landlord must fix damp and mould in your rented accommodation, as it is their legal duty to keep the property in a proper state of repair and fit for human habitation.

Yes, RTA protections generally apply to students in digs — but only if your arrangement meets the legal definition of a tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.

Your landlord must give you a written notice of termination that complies with the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, s. 34 — the required notice period depends on your tenancy length, ranging from 28 days to 180 days.

No, you do not have to leave just because your landlord is selling the property — your tenancy continues with the new owner unless a valid notice to quit is served and the correct legal process is followed.

Yes, if your landlord did not give valid notice under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, the termination is invalid.

A landlord in Ireland can terminate a tenancy only for specific reasons set out in law — such as rent arrears, breach of tenancy obligations, or the landlord needing the property for personal/family use — and must follow strict notice periods and procedures.

If your landlord wants you to leave for renovations, they must give you at least 28 days’ written notice — but only if the tenancy is protected under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and the renovation qualifies as 'substantial refurbishment'.

If your landlord served a false declaration to evict you, it may be unlawful under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 — making the eviction notice invalid and potentially exposing the landlord to penalties.

Yes — if you're vulnerable (e.g., due to age, disability, or health), the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 requires the RTB and courts to consider your circumstances before granting an eviction order.

You can only sublet your rented property in Ireland if your tenancy agreement allows it and you get written consent from your landlord.

Yes, if you've been renting for 6+ years under a Part 4 tenancy, you have security of tenure — your landlord cannot end the tenancy without valid grounds listed in law.

You cannot assign your residential lease to another person in Ireland without your landlord’s written consent, and even with consent, the original tenant remains legally liable for rent and obligations under the lease.

Not necessarily — if your landlord doesn’t serve a valid notice to quit at least 28 days before the lease ends, your tenancy automatically becomes a periodic tenancy with the same terms, and you can stay.

Yes, your landlord is legally required to register your tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) within 1 month of the tenancy start date.

Your landlord must return your deposit within 14 days after the tenancy ends, unless they have a valid reason to withhold part or all of it. If they don’t, you can complain to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB).

In Ireland, your landlord can charge a deposit of up to one month’s rent for a standard tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.

No, your landlord generally cannot enter your rented property without giving you prior notice, except in emergencies.

No, a landlord cannot refuse to rent to you solely because you receive the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) — this is unlawful discrimination under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.

Yes, you can keep a pet in rented accommodation in Ireland unless your tenancy agreement explicitly prohibits it — the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 does not ban pets, but landlords may include reasonable pet clauses.

You must first try to resolve the dispute informally with your landlord, then submit a written application to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) within 6 months of the dispute arising.

You can report the issue to your local authority or apply to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) for enforcement — the law requires landlords to keep the property in good repair and fit for human habitation.