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Residential Tenancies Act 2004 · Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)

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The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) sets the rules every private landlord in Ireland must follow — how much rent can rise, when a deposit must be returned, and what makes a notice of termination valid.

Since 1 March 2026 a national rent-control limit caps every rent increase. A deposit can only be withheld for genuine arrears or damage beyond normal wear and tear. A notice of termination that breaks the rules is simply invalid.

Whatever the dispute, you have the right to refer it to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) under Section 76 of the Act. A clear, referenced letter often resolves things before it ever gets that far — and lays the groundwork if it does.

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Legislation Behind Every Letter
§ Section 19(4) — RTA 2004
National rent-control limit on rent increases (2% a year or CPI inflation if lower)
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§ Section 12 — RTA 2004
Landlord obligations, including return of the deposit at the end of a tenancy
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§ Section 62 — RTA 2004
Mandatory requirements for a valid notice of termination
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§ Section 66 — RTA 2004
Minimum notice periods by length of tenancy
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§ Section 76 — RTA 2004
Your right to refer any tenancy dispute to the RTB
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Updated 1 Oct 2026
Real RTB Cases & Rule Changes in the News
14 Sept 2026
New RTB powers took effect: landlords can now be fined up to €200 for breaching rent-setting rules, and all adjudication hearings — including full reports naming the parties and property — must now be held in public
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14 Sept 2026
Landlord ordered to pay a tenant €15,000 after evicting her family on false "landlord requires the dwelling" grounds, then re-advertising the property at a 50% higher rent
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4 Sept 2026
Notices of termination fell nearly 43% in Q2 2026 to 4,031, but the RTB flagged rents still rising 9.1% a year on new tenancies outside Dublin, with Cork, Limerick and Galway all passing €2,000 a month for the first time
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5 Aug 2026
Landlord ordered to pay €6,000 in damages after an RTB tribunal found three separate termination notices lacked valid grounds and unlawfully interfered with the tenant's occupancy
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29 May 2026
One of Ireland's biggest landlords fined €26,000 for rent-rule breaches across properties in Dublin, Galway and Kildare
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14 April 2026
Mr John Murphy
22 Sunday's Well Road, Cork
Re: Disputed Rent Review — 14 Oak Drive, Cork

Dear Mr Murphy,

I am the tenant of the above dwelling. I write to formally dispute the rent increase notified to me on 1 April 2026, raising the rent from €1,500 to €1,800 per month.①

The proposed increase of 20% far exceeds the maximum permitted under Section 19(4) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, which restricts increases to 2% a year or, if lower, the change in the consumer price index.②

Furthermore, the notice of rent review does not include the three comparable rents required under Section 22 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, and is therefore defective.③

I request that the proposed increase be withdrawn or revised to comply with the Act. Failing this, I will refer the matter to the Residential Tenancies Board under Section 76.

Yours faithfully,

Mary O'Brien
14 Oak Drive, Cork
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Section 19(4) — RTA 2004 is the national rent-control limit. Citing it puts the landlord on notice that the increase is unlawful, not just unwelcome. Read the Act →
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Is this based on real Irish law? +
Yes. Every letter is built around the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) and your rights with the Residential Tenancies Board. You can click every reference in the preview and read the law yourself before paying anything.
How much can my landlord increase the rent? +
Since 1 March 2026 every increase is capped at 2% a year or CPI inflation if lower, under Section 19(4) of the Act. Rent can also only be reviewed once every 12 months, and you must get a proper written notice. If any of these are breached, the increase is invalid.
When does my landlord have to return my deposit? +
Promptly at the end of the tenancy. A landlord can only withhold a deposit for genuine rent arrears, unpaid bills you're liable for, or damage beyond normal wear and tear. Routine cleaning or repainting is not a valid deduction. If your deposit is wrongly withheld, you can refer the dispute to the RTB under Section 76.
How do I know if my eviction notice is valid? +
A notice of termination must meet strict requirements under Section 62 — in writing, signed, with the correct termination date, the right notice period for how long you've lived there (Section 66), a valid ground, and (for most grounds) a supporting statutory declaration. If anything is missing, the notice can be challenged. You generally have 90 days to refer it to the RTB.
Will a letter actually make a difference? +
Often, yes. Many landlords back down once they realise the tenant knows the specific section of the Act being breached — a referenced letter reads very differently from a complaint. And if it doesn't resolve things, your letter is exactly the documented paper trail the RTB will want to see.
What does it cost to go to the RTB? +
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