Renting a home

Looking for a flat or house to rent It is essential that someone looking for rented accommodation in Ireland knows where to look, what questions to ask, and information on your rights. Find out more.

Tenants’ rights and obligations
Tenants in private rented accomodation have rights and obligations. These rights and responsibilities derive from landlord/tenant law as well as from any written or verbal tenancy agreement between landlord and tenant.

Landlords’ rights and obligations
Landlords in Ireland have certain rights and obligations. These rights and responsibilities derive from landlord/tenant law as well as from any written or verbal tenancy agreement between landlord and tenant.

Types of tenancy in Ireland
Periodic and fixed-term tenancies are the most common type of tenancy in Ireland. Tenants have security of tenure for 3 ½ years after an initial six-month period. This is called a Part 4 tenancy.

Rent increases in Ireland
Rent increases in Ireland are governed by the provisions of the Private Residential Tenancies Act 2004. Information about when a landlord can raise the rent and when tenants can request a review of the rent.

Rent books
All tenants in Ireland renting private accommodation are entitled by law to a rent book. A rent book records the rent paid and must contain some specific information. Find out about your rights and the law.

Help with paying your rent for private tenants
If you are living in private rented accommodation you may qualify for either tax relief on part of your rent or a Rent Supplement. Find out if you can qualify.

Tax relief for tenants
If you live in private rented accommodation in Ireland and you pay income tax, you may be able to claim tax relief on part of your rent payments.

Repairs, maintenance and minimum standards
All landlords must ensure that their properties comply with certain minimum physical standards. They are also responsible for all repairs except minor repairs, and maintenance.

If your landlord wants you to leave
How easily a landlord in Ireland can evict a tenant depends on the type of tenancy the tenant has. Information on your rights and the correct procedure that must be followed.

Resolving disputes between landlords and tenants
Disputes can arise between landlords and tenants in rented accommodation. In many cases, these disputes can be resolved informally between the two parties. Find out more.

Sharing accommodation with your landlord
The legal position of tenants who share accommodation with their landlord in Ireland differs from other tenancies. This document explains the rights of tenants who rent a room in a landlord's home.

Registering a tenancy
Under the Private Residential Tenancies Act 2004 all tenancies must be registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board. A description of its role in the registration process.

Private Residential Tenancies Board
The Private Residential Tenancies Board is an organisation established by the Government to provide a dispute resolution service for landlords and tenants and to register tenancies in the private rented sector.