ARTICLE · 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
RTB Enforcement Powers Expanded: What Residential Landlords, PRS And BTR Operators Need To Know
Ireland's residential rental sector has undergone significant transformation with the enactment of two major pieces of legislation in 2026. The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 introduces substantial changes to compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes that landlords and property managers must navigate. These reforms include new fixed payment notice regimes, extended timeframes for RTB proceedings, increased penalties, and stricter
IrelandReal Estate and Construction
It has been a year of immense change for the residential rental sector in Ireland. The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 has had a substantive positive impact on the investment market since it came into effect on 1 March 2026. At the time of its enactment, further changes were signposted as coming down the tracks, aimed at driving and supporting compliance with the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2026 (the “RTA”) generally. The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 (PDF, 575 KB) enacted on 23 July 2026 (the “second Act”), implements those further changes. The second Act does not alter the measures that came into effect on 1 March 2026. Instead, it changes certain rules for day-to-day compliance and for enforcement. The majority of the provisions of the second Act took effect on 14 September 2026. For landlords, and managers and operators of residential portfolios, it is important to be informed of the changes to ensure full
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