Irish Tenancy Renewal & Part 4 Rights Checklist
Essential checklist for managing tenancy renewals in Ireland, understanding Part 4 tenancies, and complying with RTB requirements.
Irish tenancies automatically convert to Part 4 tenancies after 6 months, granting significant tenant rights. This checklist helps landlords manage renewals compliantly.
Part 4 Tenancy Understanding
Understand Part 4 tenancy rights
After 6 months, tenants get security of tenure up to 6 years total
Know correct notice periods for Part 4 tenancies
Notice periods increase with tenancy duration (28-224 days)
Renewal Decision
Review tenant rent payment and property care
Evaluate if tenant has been reliable and respectful of property
Decide on rent increase within RPZ limits
Calculate maximum allowed increase if in RPZ area
Renewal Process
Provide 90-day notice for any rent increase
Written notice via email or registered post required
Offer new fixed-term lease or continue periodic
Decide if offering new fixed term or allowing periodic continuation
Update RTB registration with any changes
Notify RTB of rent changes or new lease terms
Non-Renewal Process
Verify you have valid grounds for termination
Part 4 tenancies can only be ended for specific legal reasons
Serve notice on correct RTB-prescribed form
Use official notice of termination form from RTB
Pro Tips
- •Good tenants are hard to find - modest rent increases maintain good relationships
- •Part 4 rights are strong - only terminate if you have valid legal grounds
- •Keep all notices and RTB correspondence as evidence
- •Consider longer fixed terms for stable, reliable tenants
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