The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) offers a Dispute Resolution Service to landlords, tenants, and third parties. Any agreements reached with help from, or adjudicated by the RTB, are legally binding on both parties. Registered landlords, tenants or third parties, such as neighbours, can initiate the process. 

The information presented in this page provides an overview of applications to the RTB Dispute Resolution Service by quarter.  

For further information about the data please contact Research@RTB.ie

Figure 1: Breakdown of Applications for the Dispute Resolution Service the RTB Received by Case Parties, Q1 2018 - Q2 2024

Figure 2: Breakdown of Applications for the Dispute Resolution Service the RTB Received by Case Parties by Percentages*, Q1 2018 - Q2 2024

Figure 3: Breakdown of Dispute Types* on Dispute Resolution Service Applications Received by the RTB, Q1 2019 – Q2 2024

Figure 4: Trends in Dispute Types* from Dispute Resolution Service Applications Received by the RTB, Q1 2019 – Q2 2024