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Tenancy & Property Law in Ireland
Plain-English answers to the most common questions about renting, landlords, deposits, the RTB, and Irish property law — reviewed by qualified solicitors.
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Complete Guide to Tenancy Rights in Ireland
Everything Irish tenants and landlords need to know about the Residential Tenancies Act, RTB registration, rent rules, deposits, evictions, and dispute resolution. Last reviewed November 2026.
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9 sub-topics · 186 questionsRent & rent reviews
28 questions
- Can my landlord raise the rent more than once a year?
- What is a Rent Pressure Zone and how does it affect me?
- How much notice does my landlord need for a rent review?
- What can I do if my rent increase is invalid?
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Notices & terminations
24 questions
- How much notice does my landlord need to give me?
- What are the grounds for ending a tenancy?
- Is my Notice of Termination valid?
- Can I challenge an eviction notice?
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Deposits
19 questions
- My landlord won’t return my deposit — what can I do?
- How much can a landlord legally hold as deposit?
- Can my landlord deduct for normal wear and tear?
- How long does a deposit dispute take at the RTB?
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Repairs & standards
22 questions
- Who’s responsible for repairs in a rented property?
- What are minimum standards for rental properties?
- Can I withhold rent if my landlord won’t fix things?
- Mould, damp, and habitability issues
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Landlord access & privacy
14 questions
- Can my landlord enter without permission?
- Notice required for property viewings
- Can my landlord install cameras?
- What counts as harassment?
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RTB & disputes
21 questions
- How do I file a complaint with the RTB?
- RTB vs adjudication vs mediation
- How long does an RTB dispute take?
- Are RTB decisions enforceable?
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Sharing & subletting
15 questions
- Can I sublet my rental property?
- Adding a partner to my tenancy
- Licensee vs tenant — what’s the difference?
- HAP and rent supplement rules
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Buying & selling property
26 questions
- Conveyancing process explained
- What is gazumping and is it legal?
- First-time buyer reliefs and Help-to-Buy
- Buying a house with a tenant in situ
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Neighbour & boundary disputes
17 questions
- Boundary disputes and right of way
- Noise complaints and what to do
- Trees, hedges, and overhanging branches
- Adverse possession claims
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Reviewed by Irish property solicitors
12 reviewing solicitorsSarah Ryan, BL
Property & Tenancy · Galway
68 answers reviewed · Law Society 12345
Daniel Hegarty
Tenancy & Disputes · Dublin
42 answers reviewed · Law Society 23456
Eimear O’Brien
Conveyancing · Cork
31 answers reviewed · Law Society 56789