Question 1

What does the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Introduces national rent controls: new tenancies capped at CPI or 2% annual increases; existing tenancies capped at CPI or 2% annually; new apartments/student housing capped at CPI only to encourage development. Creates 6-year minimum tenancy term for small landlords (under 4 properties); restricts termination grounds during term to family occupation, hardship, or property sale; limits large landlords to voluntary departures and breaches. Requires RTB to publish rent register with property details (size, type, bedrooms, location, energy rating); allows RTB to share tenant data with Social Protection, Revenue, and energy authority for administration and compliance.

Question 2

What stage is the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 27 Feb 2026, the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and was introduced on 3 Feb 2026.

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