Beginning a tenancy

At the beginning of a tenancy there are some useful steps that can be taken and useful information to be aware of to avoid issues arising.

• Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
• Minimum Standards Regulations and Fire Safety
• Security deposits and when they can be retained
• Wear and Tear
• Residential Tenancy Agreement template

Registering a tenancy is quick, easy, and cost effective. A tenancy can be registered online or by post.

• Registering a tenancy
• Payment

Registration rules vary for Student Specific Accommodation

• Student Specific Accommodation - Registration

Check the RTB register to confirm that a tenancy has been registered

• The RTB Register
• Report an unregistered tenancy

There are various different types of tenancies available. The Residential Tenancies Act (2004, as amended) applies to every dwelling which is the subject of a tenancy.

• Tenancy / Lease Agreements
• Fixed term tenancy

• Tenancies of Unlimited Duration

Information on paying rent, setting rent, market comparisons, and rent reviews.

• Rent setting in a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ)
• New tenancies
• Comparable market rents
• Exemption to the Rent Pressure Zone rental cap

How are rents set in an area outside a Rent Pressure Zone?

• Check if a property is in an area outside a Rent Pressure Zone
• Comparable market rents
• Approved Housing Bodies

Advice on paying rent, keeping receipts and rent books

• Agreeing Rent

After a certain period of time tenancies need to be re-registered

• Renew Online
• Renew by Post

The costs of registration for private tenancies and Approved Housing Bodies

From time to time there may be changes to a tenancy registered with the RTB. If there is a change to a tenancy, the RTB should be informed and the tenancy should be updated

• Updating a Tenancy Registration