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Rent Increase Notice Template (Ireland)
A rent increase notice (rent review notice) tells a tenant that the rent is being reviewed. Our free Irish template complies with the 90-day notice rule, the Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) 2% cap, and the mandatory content under the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004–2022 and the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB).
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Clodagh Fitzpatrick
8 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 X8R3
+353 1 234 5678
clodagh@landlord.ie
15 April 2026
Ciarán Ó'Sullivan
3 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 H2F6
RE
NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE — 3 SANDYMOUNT AVENUE, DUBLIN 4, D04 H2F6
To: Ciarán Ó'Sullivan
Property: 3 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 H2F6
This notice is served on 15 April 2026 by Clodagh Fitzpatrick pursuant to section 19 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended). You are hereby notified that the rent payable in respect of the above property is to be reviewed and increased with effect from the date specified below.
RPZ COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This property is situated in a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ). Pursuant to s. 19 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended by the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 and subsequent legislation), the increase applied to this tenancy does not exceed the lower of (a) the rate of inflation (CPI) or (b) 2% per annum since the last rent review. The applicable rate for this notice is 2%. The last rent increase was on 14 July 2025.
NEW RENT AMOUNT AND EFFECTIVE DATE
Current Monthly Rent: €1,800.00 EUR
New Monthly Rent: €1,836.00 EUR
Effective Date: 14 July 2026
Reason: Annual rent review in accordance with RTA 2004 s. 19, applied at the RPZ cap rate of 2%, being the lower of CPI and the statutory maximum.
This notice has been served no less than 90 days before the effective date of the new rent, as required by s. 19(3) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.
YOUR RIGHTS — RTB DISPUTE PROCEDURE
If you consider that the new rent specified in this notice exceeds the market rent for the property, or that this notice does not comply with the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, you have the right to refer the matter to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) for dispute resolution. A referral must be made within 28 days of receipt of this notice. The RTB may be contacted at:
Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)
PO Box 47, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Telephone: 0818 303 037
Website: rtb.ie
If a dispute is referred to the RTB, the rent specified in this notice does not take effect until the dispute is resolved.
Please contact me at the details above if you have any questions regarding this notice. Thank you for your continued tenancy.
Yours faithfully,
LANDLORD / AUTHORISED AGENT
Clodagh Fitzpatrick
Landlord / Authorised Agent
Date: ____________________
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What Is a Rent Increase Notice?
A rent increase notice (also called a rent review notice) is a formal written notice from a landlord to a tenant proposing a new rent for a residential tenancy. In Ireland, rent reviews are tightly regulated under the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004–2022 and must comply with strict timing, form and content rules.
Key rules include: rent reviews can only happen at minimum intervals (generally every 12 months in Rent Pressure Zones); the rent must be set by reference to market rent (outside RPZs) or subject to the statutory cap (currently the lesser of 2% per annum or CPI in RPZs); and notice must be given at least 90 days before the new rent is to take effect.
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) of Ireland publishes a prescribed form for rent review notices which Irish landlords must use, including information about market-rent comparators and, in Rent Pressure Zones, the formula applied. Failure to comply renders the notice invalid under Irish law, and tenants can refer the matter to the RTB within 28 days.
What's Covered in This Template
The rent increase notice covers every mandatory element required by the 2004 Act and the RTB.
Landlord and Tenant Details
Names and contact details of landlord (or agent) and tenant.
Property Address
Full address including Eircode.
Date of Notice
Date the notice is issued.
Current Rent
Existing monthly rent in euro.
Proposed New Rent
New rent in euro from the effective date.
Effective Date
Date the new rent takes effect (minimum 90 days from notice).
Rent Pressure Zone Status
Whether the property is in a Rent Pressure Zone.
RPZ Formula and Cap
Calculation showing compliance with the 2%/CPI cap if applicable.
Market Comparators
Where required, three market-rent comparators.
Last Rent Review Date
Confirmation that the minimum interval has elapsed.
Tenant’s Dispute Rights
Information about referring the notice to the RTB within 28 days.
Signature
Signed by the landlord or authorised agent.
How to Create a Rent Increase Notice
Issue a compliant Irish rent increase notice in minutes.
- 1
Confirm RPZ Status
Check whether the property is in a Rent Pressure Zone on the RTB website. If yes, the 2%/CPI cap applies.
- 2
Check the Minimum Interval
Confirm that at least 12 months have passed since the last rent review (or tenancy start).
- 3
Calculate the New Rent
Apply the RPZ formula where relevant and identify market comparators outside RPZs.
- 4
Complete the Notice
Fill in all mandatory fields, including the calculation and effective date (minimum 90 days ahead).
- 5
Serve and Retain
Serve on the tenant by a permitted method and retain proof of service.
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Legal Considerations in Ireland
Rent reviews are among the most regulated aspects of Irish residential tenancy law.
This template is for information only and is not legal advice. Consult an Irish solicitor or the RTB for up-to-date RPZ designations and cap percentages.
Drafted for Irish residential tenancy law
Rent Pressure Zones
Under Irish law, Rent Pressure Zones were introduced by the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 and extended by subsequent legislation. In a Rent Pressure Zone in Ireland, rent may not be increased by more than the lesser of 2% per annum or the annual rate of inflation (CPI). The designation of RPZs is maintained by the RTB and updated regularly.
Minimum Interval Between Reviews
Under Irish residential tenancy law, section 19 of the 2004 Act provides that rent cannot be reviewed more than once every 12 months. The first review must be at least 12 months after the start of the tenancy. Reviews more frequent than this are invalid.
Notice Period
Under section 22 of the 2004 Act, at least 90 days’ notice of a new rent must be given to the tenant in Ireland. The new rent cannot take effect earlier than 90 days from service of the notice.
Tenant’s Right to Refer
Tenants have 28 days from service of the notice to refer a disputed rent review to the RTB. The RTB can determine whether the new rent complies with the 2004 Act and RPZ rules, and will require repayment of any overpayments.
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