Eight modules. Every obligation covered.

The Residential Tenancies Board is the statutory body that oversees the private rental sector in Ireland. Every tenancy must be registered. This module covers the registration process, the timelines involved, what information you need to provide, the fees applicable, and what the consequences of non-registration or late registration are. It also covers the annual registration renewal requirement introduced in recent years.

Rent Pressure Zones are designated areas where rent increases are capped. This module explains how the RPZ system works, which areas are currently designated, what the permitted increase formula is, the specific exemptions that allow higher increases in some circumstances, and the documentation requirements when setting a new rent. Getting this wrong — even unintentionally — can result in RTB proceedings and a requirement to repay excess rent.

The Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations set out what a rental property must provide. This module covers structural condition requirements, sanitary facilities, heating and ventilation, food preparation facilities, natural lighting, and the fire safety requirements including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire blankets. It also covers the landlord's obligations regarding ongoing maintenance to keep the property at the required standard throughout the tenancy.

Security deposits are a common source of disputes between landlords and tenants. This module covers what a landlord can and cannot deduct from a deposit, the documentation that supports a legitimate deduction, the process for returning deposits, how deposit disputes are handled by the RTB, and the importance of a proper check-in and check-out inventory. It also covers what happens when a deposit dispute goes to adjudication.

This is one of the most technically complex areas of Irish tenancy law. The required notice period depends on the length of the tenancy and the reason for termination. The form of the notice, how it must be served, and what it must contain are all prescribed. An invalid notice is no notice at all. This module covers every common scenario: landlord termination for sale, for own occupation, for refurbishment, and for breach; tenant termination; and the specific rules for fixed-term tenancies.

Rental income is taxable income in Ireland. This module explains how rental income is assessed, what expenses are deductible against rental income, how the mortgage interest deduction works and the conditions that apply to it, the wear and tear allowance for furniture and equipment, and the record-keeping requirements for Revenue. Note: this module explains the framework and how the rules work in general. It does not constitute tax advice for your specific situation — that requires a qualified tax adviser.

The 11pm Sunday call about a broken boiler is a rite of passage for landlords. This module covers how to set up a maintenance management system that's proportionate to a small portfolio, how to respond to urgent and non-urgent repair requests in a way that protects the tenancy relationship and your legal position, how to document repairs, and how to handle the situation where a tenant is causing damage or refusing access for necessary repairs.

A well-drafted tenancy agreement sets clear expectations and protects both parties. This module covers what a compliant tenancy agreement must contain under Irish law, how Part 4 security of tenure rights interact with fixed-term agreements, what information landlords are legally required to provide to tenants at the start of a tenancy, and the documentation practices — check-in reports, rent receipts, written communications — that make a well-managed tenancy much easier to evidence if a dispute ever arises.