Government reforms to the rental sector starting 1st March 2026
On 10th June 2025, the Government announced proposed changes to rental law. The new policies approved by Government will change rules on rent regulation and security of tenure for new tenancies created from 1st March 2026. Under the changes announced, tenancies that are already in place will not be impacted.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is now working to introduce new legislation so that the proposed changes can take effect from 1st March 2026.
The changes proposed are not yet law. All proposed new laws must be passed by both the Dáil and the Seanad and signed by the President before they become law.
The RTB website currently provides information based on the law as it stands today. The information on our website will continue to reflect current law until the legislation to bring the proposed changes into effect is passed.
For the most up-to-date information on the key changes planned from 1st March 2026, please visit the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s website.
You will find:
- Details of key changes for new tenancies from 1 March 2026
- Q&A on rental market reforms
- Scenarios for tenants and landlords
- Press release on Government reforms to the rental sector