Register a tenancy
Landlords must register residential tenancies with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) every year. This applies to private landlords, Approved Housing Bodies, providers of student specific accommodation and cost rental tenancies.
Summary
Most residential properties in Ireland must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB).
This section has information on when and how to register a tenancy.
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Who should register
Landlords must register residential tenancies with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) every year. This applies to private landlords, Approved Housing Bodies, providers of student specific accommodation and cost rental tenancies.
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When to register
Landlords must register tenancies with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) when a new tenancy begins and renew the registration annually. This page provides guidance to landlords on when to register a tenancy.
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How to register
This page provides guidance to landlords on the steps to register a new tenancy and how to re-register their tenancies every year.
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How to register a student specific accommodation (SSA) tenancy
This page provides guidance on the registration rules that apply to SSA tenancies and how to complete the Tenancy Data Sheet.
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Updating registrations
When certain changes happen in a tenancy, you may need to update the registered details with the RTB. This page provides guidance to landlords on the types of changes that need to be updated and how to make these updates.
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Registration fees
This page explains the fees for registering a tenancy with the RTB.
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Consequences of not registering
Landlords are required to register their tenancies by law. This page explains what to do if you receive a Registration Enforcement Notice and the penalties the RTB can apply if you do not register a tenancy that should be registered.