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Stop using generic UK templates that miss your obligations under Irish RTB rules
A proper residential tenancy agreement, drafted for Irish law and the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended). professionally drafted, plain-English, RTB-compliant. Not currently available Delivered in 3–5 working days.
What’s included — not currently available
- One residential tenancy agreement, drafted to fit your property and tenancy type
- Compliance check against the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended)
- RTB-compliant rent-review and notice clauses
- Tenant obligations, landlord obligations, and the prescribed information clearly set out
- 15-minute consultation or call with a solicitor by phone or video
- One round of revisions
- Delivered as a signed-ready document + editable.docx for your records
What’s not included
- RTB tenancy registration fee (paid by you direct to the RTB)
- BER certificate (separate from any tenancy work)
- Disputes that have already gone to the RTB tribunal — book our Dispute Advice service for that
Why a generic template can land you in trouble
Most “free tenancy agreement” templates online are written for England and Wales. They miss the specifics of Irish law: RTB registration, the prescribed notice periods under the Residential Tenancies Act, the 6-year tenancy rules, the rules around licences-vs-tenancies, and the rent-pressure-zone framework. A wrong template can cost a landlord far more than the price of a proper one if the matter ever ends up in front of the RTB tribunal.
Our agreement is drafted by a solicitor of your choice, not adapted from a UK template. It’s written so a tenant can actually read and understand it (which, in turn, makes it easier to enforce).
Add-ons we recommend for landlords
- Notice of termination pack — ready-to-fill notices that comply with current notice-period rules.
- Rent-review letter — RPZ-compliant rent-review notice template.
- Inventory and condition checklist — protects deposit-return outcomes.
Bundle pricing available — ask in your callback.
Frequently asked questions
Is this agreement registered with the RTB for me?
No. RTB tenancy registration is a landlord obligation paid directly to the RTB. We provide the agreement; you (or we, by separate arrangement) handle the registration on the RTB portal. We can include the registration as an add-on if you’d like.
Does the agreement work for HAP tenancies?
Yes. We tailor the agreement based on your intake answers, including whether the tenancy is HAP-supported.
What about rent-pressure-zone rules?
The agreement includes RPZ-compliant rent-review wording and, in your consultation, a solicitor would flag whether the property is in an RPZ and what that means for permissible rent increases.
What if my tenancy is over 6 years old?
The Residential Tenancies Act gives long-running tenancies special protections. The solicitor you instruct will handle the rollover correctly so you’re not accidentally creating a Part 4 tenancy that doesn’t suit you.
What if I’ve been using a “licence” instead of a tenancy?
The licence-vs-tenancy distinction has been a hot topic in Irish law and is being scrutinised more by the RTB. If a licence walks and quacks like a tenancy, the RTB will treat it as a tenancy. In your call, a solicitor would tell you whether you actually need a tenancy agreement or a genuine licence.
How fast can I have it?
Most clients have their finished agreement from the consultation. Faster.
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