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A residential tenancy agreement in Ireland sets out the terms of a residential letting for landlords and tenants.A written agreement is strongly recommended and provides clarity and protection for both landlord and tenant, covering matters such as rent, deposit, duration, maintenance and termination.
Where your matter needs legal work, you instruct a solicitor directly; we provide information and self-complete templates only. The price is set, with no billable hours and no surprise invoices, and the service is fully online, so there is no need to travel to an office.
What’s included
- professionally drafted residential tenancy agreement
- Drafted to comply with the Residential Tenancies Acts
- Set price
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Landlords letting a property
- Tenants who want a written agreement
- Landlords replacing an informal arrangement
- Accidental landlords
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 draft the tenancy agreement for your letting.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tenancy agreement 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.
What should a tenancy agreement include?
The parties, property address, rent and payment terms, deposit details, duration, maintenance responsibilities and termination conditions.
Does the tenancy need to be registered with the RTB?
Yes. Private residential tenancies must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board within one month of commencing. The landlord is responsible.
For more on renting and letting property, see our Landlord & Tenant in Ireland guide.
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