Registrations

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

• Online
• By post
• Exempted properties

Taking effect from 4 April 2022, a landlord is obliged to to register a tenancy every year on the anniversary of the date that tenancy began for so long as the tenancy exists.

• Annual Registration

This section explains the costs of registering a tenancy and methods of payment

• Costs of registering a tenancy
• Methods of payment

Registration rules vary for Student Specific Accommodation.

• Student Specific Accommodation - Registration

The registration of tenancies enables the RTB to collect important data on the rental sector. It is also a key part of regulating and supporting the sector and ensuring that landlords and tenants are aware of their rights and responsibilities

• Benefits of registration
• Penalties for non-registration

The published register lists the addresses of all tenancies registered with the RTB

• Search the register
• Notify the RTB of an unregistered tenancy

Notices are sent to landlords if the RTB believe a tenancy has not been registered

• What to do if there is an unregistered tenancy?
• Penalties for non-registration
• What to do if a notice is received?
• Report an unregistered tenancy
• How to register
• Late registration fees

From time to time there may be changes in relation to a tenancy that has been registered with the RTB

• What type of updates should be registered?
• Update a tenancy online
• Update a tenancy by email
• Update a tenancy by post

The RTB shares and receives information with a number of sources including the Department of Social Protection, local authorities, the Revenue Commissioners, and members of the public

• Data Sharing

The RTB's public register of tenancies enables us to collect important data on the sector

• Research