Guide only — this matter needs a solicitor. Under Irish law this work must be carried out by a solicitor, so it is not sold on this site. The information below explains what is involved so you can brief a solicitor with confidence.
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A residential lease review in Ireland helps tenants understand a tenancy agreement before they sign. A solicitor would review the lease, flags unfair or unenforceable clauses and give you a clear summary. If you are about to sign a tenancy agreement and want to know what is really in it, this review gives you a solicitor’s view.
You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.
What’s included
- Lease review
- Unfair clauses flagged
- RTB compliance check
- Plain-English summary
- 30-minute call
- Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Who this is for
- Tenants about to sign a new tenancy agreement
- Tenants asked to sign a renewal
- Tenants with unusual clauses
- Tenants renting in Ireland for the first time
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
- You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential lease review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Can a lease take away my rights as a tenant?
No. Tenants’ statutory rights under the Residential Tenancies Acts generally cannot be removed by the lease.
What clauses should tenants look out for?
Clauses on deposits, repairs, rent reviews, break rights and fees are common areas of concern.
For more on renting and letting property, see our Landlord & Tenant in Ireland guide.
If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
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