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03 Sept 2026: Ireland’s rental sector showed continued signs of stabilisation and adjustment to new rental law reforms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Notices of Termination fell sharply…

Cost rental tenancies – data set

RTB Director’s Quarterly Update September 2026

Private tenancies excluding cost rental – data set

31 August 2026: Important changes to rental law will come into effect on 14 September 2026 under the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026. The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) encourages landlords and tenants to be aware of the changes which include: New RTB powers to issue fixed payment notices for six breaches of…

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a digital information campaign to help students, parents and landlords to rent with confidence this academic year. The Student Renting 101 campaign will inform landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under…

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is calling on landlords to be aware of new rules on when a garden housing unit must be registered with the RTB. Some garden housing units must still register with the RTB, but others added…

Garden housing units

26 June 2026: The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has welcomed the appointment of Mark McManus as Interim Chairperson of the organisation by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. Mr McManus succeeds Owen Keegan, who stepped…

Owen Keegan has informed the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) today that he is stepping down from his role as chairperson for personal reasons. Mr Keegan was appointed to the role by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James…

14 May 2026: The Irish rental market showed early signs of stabilisation and growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Registered private tenancies and landlord numbers increased year-on-year to the highest level since the Profile of the Register data series…