Ensuring a fair rental sector in Ireland

We regulate and support landlords and tenants to create a rental sector that works for everyone.

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Starting a new tenancy?

Use our checklist to set your tenancy up for success and avoid any problems later on.

Tenant rights and responsibilities

Understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant under legislation and tenancy agreements.

Have an issue with your landlord?

Want to report a landlord to the RTB? Understand how to make a report.

Mediation

Have an issue with your tenancy? If you can't resolve a dispute by self-resolution, you can apply for mediation.

Check registrations and Rent Pressure Zones

Check the Register

Search the Register to see if your tenancy is registered with the RTB.

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RPZ calculator

Use the RPZ calculator to find out the maximum rent increase allowed for properties in Rent Pressure Zones.

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Have you registered
your tenancy?

You must register your tenancy annually with the RTB and make sure your tenancy is up to date. Register now to comply with the law.

Register a tenancy

Regulating a changing rental sector

Our national register of tenancies tracks growth and changes in Ireland’s rental sector. In 2024, we registered:

  • 240,964

    private tenancies

  • 36,521

    student specific accommodation tenancies registered

  • 50,507

    Approved Housing Body tenancies

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Rent arrears

Rent arrears

Questions about rent arrears? The RTB is here to help.

Registration

Register your tenancy online

In this step-by-step webinar, we'll guide you through the process of registering your tenancy online.

Rent Pressure Zone

Setting Rent Correctly in a Rent Pressure Zone

Setting Rent Correctly in a Rent Pressure Zone