What is the RTB in Ireland?

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is the statutory body that regulates the private rental sector in Ireland. It provides dispute resolution services, maintains a register of tenancies, and provides information about rights and obligations.

What are my rights as a tenant in Ireland?

As a tenant in Ireland, you have rights including: the right to quiet enjoyment, security of tenure (Part 4 rights after 6 months), protection from unlawful eviction, the right to a rent book, minimum standards of accommodation, and the right to refer disputes to the RTB.

How much can my landlord increase my rent in a Rent Pressure Zone?

In a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ), landlords can only increase rent by a maximum of 2% per year, or the rate of general inflation (HICP), whichever is lower. Most urban areas in Ireland are designated RPZs.

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