Rent setting notice for a new tenancy in Ireland
A legal requirement for landlords in the Republic of Ireland, with no fixed renewal date. It applies to every rented property, and is the landlord’s own to do.
At a glance
- How often
- No fixed renewal date
- Who does it
- The landlord (or their agent)
- Applies to
- Every rented property
- Legal status
- Legal requirement
Common questions
Is there a renewal date for the rent setting notice for a new tenancy?
No. The rent setting notice for a new tenancy has no fixed renewal date in the Republic of Ireland. It is a duty that applies whenever the rules below are triggered, for example at the start of a tenancy.
Who is responsible for the rent setting notice for a new tenancy?
The landlord, or an agent acting for them. In the Republic of Ireland the rent setting notice for a new tenancy is the landlord’s own to do.
Does it apply to every rented property in Ireland?
Yes. It applies to every rented property in the Republic of Ireland.
What does the law say?
Residential Tenancies Act 2004, s.12 and ss.19 to 22, as amended for tenancies from 1 March 2026. Tell the tenant and the RTB in writing the previous rent and when it was set, and how the new rent was calculated; where market rent is allowed, include three comparable tenancies from the RTB Rent Register. Send the RTB its copy within 7 days of serving the tenant (Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, from 14 September 2026). The notice is invalid if the RTB copy is not sent.
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)
- 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
- Rent reviews: national rent control
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