Rent reviews: national rent control in Ireland
In the Republic of Ireland, rent can be reviewed at most once every 12 months, and can rise by no more than CPI inflation or 2%, whichever is lower. The landlord must give at least 90 days’ notice and send a copy to the RTB.
At a glance
- How often rent can rise
- At most once every 12 months
- By how much
- No more than CPI inflation or 2%, whichever is lower
- Notice
- At least 90 days, with a copy to the RTB
- In force since
- 1 March 2026
- If the rules are broken
- A fixed fine of €200 from the RTB
- Applies to
- Every rented property
- Legal status
- Legal rules, with nothing to renew
Common questions
Is this the law?
Yes. The rules on rent reviews are law in the Republic of Ireland. They come with no certificate and no renewal date, so there is nothing for Beamwise to remind you about: it lists them beside each property for reference. Residential Tenancies Act 2004, ss.19 to 22, as amended in 2026. From 1 March 2026, rent may be reviewed at most once every 12 months and rises by no more than CPI inflation or 2%, whichever is lower (new apartments begun after 10 June 2025: CPI only). Serve at least 90 days' notice and copy it to the RTB. Rent Pressure Zones no longer exist, but some older tenancies keep earlier review timings. RTB fixed fine €200 for rent breaches.
Is there anything to renew?
No. The rules on rent reviews in the Republic of Ireland are rules to follow, not a certificate, so there is no renewal date.
Who has to follow these rules?
The landlord (or their agent).
Do they apply to every rented property in Ireland?
Yes. The rules on rent reviews apply to every rented property in the Republic of Ireland.
Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in the Republic of Ireland, last updated . Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.
Other requirements in Ireland
- Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate
- Building insurance
- Local Property Tax
- Minimum standards check (structure, heating, ventilation, facilities)
- Rent setting notice for a new tenancy
- RTB tenancy registration (new and annual)
- Smoke alarms, fire blanket and CO alarms (minimum standards)
- Tenant information pack
- Chimney sweep / solid-fuel appliance service
- Electrical periodic inspection report
- Gas safety check (RGI Declaration of Conformance)
- Oil boiler service
Let Beamwise keep track of the rest.
These rules have no date to chase. For the requirements that do, Beamwise works out which apply to each property, reminds you before anything runs out, and sends tenants their copies. Free for your first property.