Potential developers, investors, funders and public and private student accommodation providers should be aware of the significant changes to residential landlord and tenant law effected by two recent Acts.

The Residential Tenancies Act 2020 (the "RTA 20") temporarily prevents the eviction of residential tenants (in all but exceptional cases)

The proposed Recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (the EPB Recast Directive) looks set to bring about significant changes to the way in which buildings are constructed and maintained.

In April 2018 Revenue published a new section of its Tax and Duty Manual entitled "Tax Treatment of Income Arising from the Provision of Short-term Accommodation".

A new public database which will record details of all future letting arrangements in the Irish commercial property market and rent reviews under those leases is expected to have a significant impact upon future negotiation of leases and rent reviews.

Given the pressure that the current crisis is placing on businesses in most sectors it is likely that companies are reviewing cash flow and outgoings.

For a long time, the Irish have had a deep-rooted need to own their homes, unlike our neighbours in many parts of Europe.

The Landlord and Tenant Act governs the relationship between landlords and tenants of business premises and in particular, provides for a number of statutory reliefs for tenants, notably the right of a tenant to renew his or her lease. This article outlines the evolution of the laws governing a commercial tenant's rights of renewal and identifies the changes made by Section 47 of the 2008 Act.

Currently, in England and Wales, properties are most often owned as either freehold or leasehold. But this arrangement has been exploited over the years, with tenants often having to endure highly

Despite the importance of the term vacant possession to both property owners and tenants, the term is not defined in legislation, nor is there a clear Irish authority confirming what is meant by vacant possession.

The Programme for Government 2025 – Securing Ireland's Future (here) was ratified on 24 January 2025.

On 1 October 2020 the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published the "Code of Conduct between Landlords and Tenants for Commercial Rents" (the Code).

The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 has strengthened the position of tenants and increased the responsibilities and challenges facing receivers appointed by secured lenders...

A recent case before Mr Justice McDonald in which William Fry were involved highlights the need for companies to meaningfully engage...

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Public procurement rules do not apply when a public body enters into a contract for acquisition or rental of land.

Now is a particularly relevant time to consider commercial lease rent review provisions

Housing nine of the top ten global ICT companies, Ireland has become an international hub for tech activity.

Landlords often experience difficulties with a tenant during the term of a lease. Such difficulties can arise as a result of breach of a covenant or condition in a lease, such as failure to pay rent or to keep the property in good repair.