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Updated for March 2026 reforms

Your landlord says your rent is going up.

Is that actually legal?

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Based on the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) & 2026 reforms

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What changed
Ireland’s rental laws changed on 1 March 2026

Most people have no idea what that means for them. Here are the numbers that matter.

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Maximum yearly rent increase

The new annual cap under the 2026 reforms

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New minimum tenancy duration

Up from 6 months under previous legislation

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Maximum landlord notice period

For tenancies of 8+ years

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Rent Increase Checker

Is your landlord's proposed increase within the 2% cap? Find out in 30 seconds.

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Notice Period Calculator

Leaving or being asked to leave? Know exactly how much notice is required by law.

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Deposit Calculator

Work out how much of your deposit you should get back and what can legally be deducted.

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Landlord Compliance

Check if you're meeting all your legal obligations. 15-item interactive checklist.

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Free guides

Learn what the law actually says.

Plain-English breakdowns of Irish rental law. Written for real people, not lawyers.

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Know Your Rights

Interactive guide for tenants and landlords — what the law says, in plain English.

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Eviction Rights

Can your landlord evict you? The legal grounds, notice rules, and how to challenge.

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Step-by-step

RTB Dispute Guide

Step-by-step guide to filing a dispute — costs, evidence, timelines, and what to expect.

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Updated

2026 Law Changes

Everything that changed on 1 March 2026 — the TMD rules, rent caps, and new protections.

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Built on official sources

All calculations and information are based on the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) and the reforms effective 1 March 2026.

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