17/06/2026
How to set rent in Ireland under the new 2026 rules ๐ฎ๐ช (save this ๐)
RPZs are gone. From 1 March 2026, one national rent control system covers every private tenancy + student accommodation.
The 3 situations you need to spot ๐
1๏ธโฃ New tenancy โ maybe reset to market rent (only if allowed)
2๏ธโฃ Same tenant โ old rent + cap carries on
3๏ธโฃ Rent review โ capped increase only
You can ONLY reset to market rent when:
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tenant left voluntarily
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tenant breached obligations
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property no longer suited their needs
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end of a 6-year tenancy
๐ซ NOT after a no-fault eviction
And when you reset, you must back it with 3 comparables from the RTB Rent Register (same area, beds, floor area, BER).
Reviewing a sitting tenant? Lower of 2% or CPI ยท once every 12 months ยท 90 daysโ notice.
๐ Full guide + free rent calculator: link in bio