All of Ireland is now a Rent Pressure Zone

From 20 June 2025, all private and student specific accommodation tenancies in Ireland now come under Rent Pressure Zone rules – Read more.

Types of tenancies

Summary

Find information in this section about the different types of tenancy agreements, the leases available and what they involve.

Private residential tenancies

A private residential tenancy is an agreement or lease between a private landlord and a tenant.
Approved Housing Bodies

Approved housing bodies (AHBs) provide and manage social rented housing. AHBs provide housing to families with low incomes and households with special needs, like older people, people with disabilities and homeless people.
Student Specific Accommodation

Student specific accommodation (SSA) is housing that is built or made for students and used only to provide accommodation to students during the academic term.
Cost rental housing

Cost rental housing provides affordable homes to people in moderate-income households. Rent is based on the cost of building, managing, and maintaining the property.