RTB Tribunal Awards Damages to Tenants in Cork In Cork, the RTB tribunal ordered a landlord to pay €3,200 in damages to a migrant couple. The tribunal found that the landlord had told the tenants they had “no rights in this country” and had failed to uphold their legal obligations. Additionally, the tenants were ordered […]

Discrepancy in Landlord Numbers Highlights Data Reporting Issues Despite a reported 5.7% increase in landlords registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) between September 2023 and 2024, experts caution that these figures may not reflect the actual market situation. Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District, suggests that the increase is likely due to previously unregistered

IPOA Urges Tax Reforms in Budget 2025 to Prevent Rental Market Collapse The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) is calling for tax reforms in Budget 2025 to prevent a collapse in the rental market. The association highlights a significant decrease in rental supply, with registered tenancies falling from 308,786 in 2022 to 264,235 in 2023.

Government Considers Allowing Landlords to Reset Rents Between Tenancies The Irish government is evaluating changes to housing regulations to address a decline in apartment construction and investor withdrawal from the market. Proposals include permitting landlords to “reset” rents between tenancies and increasing the rent cap in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs), currently limited to a 2%

RTB Reports Increase in Complaints Amid Rental Market Pressures The RTB has observed a 60% rise in complaints from 2016 to 2023, reflecting increased tensions in the rental market. The average time to resolve disputes has been extended to 22 weeks for adjudications and 29 weeks for tribunal hearings. The RTB plans to conduct further

Housing Minister Addresses Landlord Stereotypes Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has expressed concern over the negative perception of landlords in public discourse. He emphasizes the need for “good landlords” in the rental market and acknowledges that the term “landlord” has been “near demonised.” The minister highlights the importance of balancing tenant protections with fair treatment of

New Airbnb Regulations Prompt Landlords to Exit Market Recent legislation imposing stricter regulations on short-term lettings, such as Airbnb, has led some landlords to consider selling their properties. The new rules include potential fines of €5,000 or six months imprisonment for non-compliance. Landlords cite the labour-intensive nature of short-term rentals and the financial risks associated

Councils Struggle to Purchase Homes to Prevent Homelessness Local authorities are facing challenges in purchasing homes from landlords to prevent tenant evictions. Landlords often set asking prices beyond what councils can afford, leading to failed acquisitions. For instance, Kilkenny County Council reported difficulties in securing housing for families due to landlords reluctance to sell at

RTB Investigates Landlords for Improper Evictions The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is investigating landlords who evicted tenants under the pretence of selling their properties but subsequently re-let them. In Q4 2022, landlords issued 4,300 eviction notices, with over half citing property sales as the reason. The RTB’s follow-up revealed that in 75% of these cases,

Northern Ireland Councils Assume Control of Landlord Registration Scheme As of March 1, 2025, local councils in Northern Ireland have taken over the Landlord Registration Scheme, a move announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Originally established in February 2014, the scheme maintains a database of registered private landlords. This transition aims to enhance landlord compliance