Tenant Letter from a Solicitor to Landlord

A tenant solicitor letter to a landlord in Ireland is a firm, professional letter on solicitor headed paper setting out a tenant’s concerns. A solicitor would drafts and sends the letter for you. When a polite email is not getting a response, a solicitor’s letter can change the dynamic.

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

• Intake call
• Letter drafted by a solicitor of your choice
• Sent on headed paper
• Copy emailed to you
• One revision
• 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 whose landlord is not carrying out repairs
• Tenants seeking the return of a deposit
• Tenants who believe a notice or rent increase is invalid
• Tenants facing harassment or unannounced visits

How it works

1. 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.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a solicitor letter to a landlord 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 tenant refer a dispute to the RTB?

Yes. Most landlord and tenant disputes can be referred to the Residential Tenancies Board.

Will the letter resolve the issue?

Many issues are resolved once a landlord receives a formal letter, but no outcome can be guaranteed.

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.