Warning Notice for Rent Arrears — Guide

A warning notice for rent arrears in Ireland is the notice a landlord must serve before relying on rent arrears to end a tenancy. This Warning Notice for Rent Arrears is a self-complete document for use in Ireland. Warning notices must meet strict statutory requirements, including the required period to pay and copying to the RTB, and an invalid notice may have no effect.

This is a digital, self-complete document from our Digital Legal Documents range: you download an editable document with guidance notes and complete it yourself. It does not include review of your completed document or advice from a solicitor. If you would like a solicitor to review or draft the document for you, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Before you rely on a self-complete document, check that it fits your situation. Read the completion notes carefully, fill in every section that applies, remove anything that does not, and keep a signed copy with your records. If your circumstances are unusual, or a lot depends on the document, it is worth having it reviewed. Keep the completed document somewhere safe, and review it whenever your circumstances change so that it stays accurate.

What’s included

• The editable warning notice for rent arrears for use in Ireland
• Completion notes to guide you
• Signing or issuing instructions where relevant

No solicitor review is included at this price. Because no solicitor reviews a self-complete document, you are responsible for checking that the details you enter are accurate and that the document suits your circumstances. If you are unsure, consult a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland directory.

Who this is for

• Landlords with a tenant in arrears
• Landlords wanting to follow the correct procedure
• Letting agents managing arrears
• Landlords preparing for possible termination

How it works

1. This service cannot be ordered here; to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
2. Download the editable document with its guidance notes.
3. Complete the document yourself using the completion notes. No solicitor reviews your completed document at this price, so please check your details carefully.
4. Sign or issue the document following the instructions provided.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a warning notice for rent arrears template 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.

Is a warning notice required before ending a tenancy for arrears?

Yes. A valid warning notice must be served before a notice of termination for arrears.

What if the notice is invalid?

An invalid notice may have no effect, which can cause delay.

For more on renting and letting property, see our Landlord & Tenant in Ireland guide.

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