Overview
From time to time, details in an existing tenancy registered with the RTB might change. These changes should be updated with the RTB using the guidelines below.
Why you may need to update a Tenancy?
- Rent Amount Update; if there is a change of rent amount, a landlord is required to notify the RTB within one month after the date the new rent has taken effect
- Add/Remove a Tenant; if the tenant details are changing, but at least one of the original tenants remains in the rented property
- Add/Remove a Landlord; if you are adding or removing a landlord, but at least one of the original landlords remains on the registration
- If you are no longer the owner or one of the landlords of the rented dwelling or are no longer renting out the dwelling
If there is an entirely new owner for the property you will need to provide additional information and should contact us at registrations@rtb.ie for further information.
No fee is payable when providing an update of tenancy details, once at least one of the original tenants is still part of the tenancy. If not, this is a new tenancy and a new registration is required.
Please Note: A tenancy commencement date cannot be updated. If the wrong tenancy commencement date was erroneously provided on the application to register, then a correction must be submitted in writing to the RTB. This can be done by e-mail to registrations@rtb.ie or by post to RTB, PO BOX 47, Clonakilty, Co Cork. Late fees may apply where applicable.
Updating your Tenancy Online
You can update your tenancy by using the RTB’s online account system which can be accessed here.
Existing tenancy registrations can be linked to your new online account. Any updates can then be carried out online.
To find out more information about using the RTB’s online account system click here.
Updating your Tenancy by email or by post
Visit the download section of this webpage to find the Tenancy Update Form, which can be saved, edited and sent by email to update your tenancy.
If you have access to a scanner, you can send a copy of your tenancy update form to registrations@rtb.ie. If you can provide a clear photograph of the document, this can also be accepted by email to update your tenancy.
A completed Tenancy Update Form can be posted to: Residential Tenancies Board, PO Box 47, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.
The most efficient way to update your tenancy is by using the RTB’s online account system, which can be accessed here.
Eircode Requirement
The RTB now require all tenancies being registered to have the correct Eircode applied to the address of the property. For more information click here.
Local Authority Assistance - Notice of Termination for Rented Property Being Sold
If you have served/received a Notice of Termination because your rental accommodation is to be sold, your local authority is available to assist you.
You will find an information sheet below for information on assistance available to you.
FAQs
Ways to update your tenancy
The most efficient way to update your tenancy is by using the RTB’s online account system which can be accessed here.
Setting up an online account is a simple process. Existing tenancy registrations can be added to your new online account. Any updates can then be carried out online.
To find out more information about using the RTB’s online account system click here.
Please click here to download a Tenancy Update Form which can be saved, edited, and sent by email to update your tenancy.
If you have access to a scanner, you can send a copy of your tenancy update form to registrations@rtb.ie.
If you can provide a clear photograph of the document, this can also be accepted by email to update your tenancy.
Please be aware there may be a delay in processing forms received by post.
Please click here to download a Tenancy Update Form, which can be printed, completed and posted to the RTB at the address provided on the form.
If you need assistance our customer contact service is available during regular business hours.