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Irish landlords must register every new tenancy with the RTB within 30 days — and renew every year. Enter the tenancy start date below to see your exact deadline and renewal date in seconds.
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Why Every Landlord Must Register with the RTB

Under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and its amendments, every private landlord in Ireland is legally required to register each tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). This applies whether you are renting a house, apartment, or room. There are no exemptions for short-term arrangements.

The key obligations every landlord must know:

The 30-Day Window

Every new tenancy must be registered with the RTB within 30 days of the start date. Miss that window and you may face late fees and enforcement.

Annual Renewal Required

Since April 2022, landlords must renew the registration each year on the anniversary of the original registration date. This checker shows your next renewal deadline.

Late Fees Apply

The RTB charges an additional late fee on top of the standard registration fee if you register outside the 30-day window. Registering promptly avoids this cost entirely.

What You Need to Register

You'll need your PPSN, the property address, the tenant's name and PPSN, the tenancy start date, and the agreed monthly rent. Registration is completed online at rtb.ie.

Check Your RTB Registration Deadline

Enter the date the tenancy started. We'll calculate the RTB registration deadline and your next annual renewal date — instantly.

Tenancy Start Date

The date the tenancy officially started

What you'll get

Your 30-day registration deadline

The exact date by which you must register the tenancy with the RTB to avoid late fees.

Days remaining

A clear count of how many days you have left — colour-coded so you can see urgency at a glance.

Next annual renewal date

The date your annual RTB renewal fee is next due — one year from the tenancy start.

Late-fee guidance (if applicable)

If the deadline has passed, we flag what this means for late registration charges.

A Complete Guide to RTB Registration for Irish Landlords

Who Must Register and When

Every landlord letting a private residential property in Ireland must register the tenancy with the RTB within 30 days of the tenancy start date. This applies regardless of lease length — whether a fixed-term lease of one year or a rolling monthly arrangement. Student lets and rooms rented in private homes are also covered in most circumstances.

The 30-day clock starts from the date the tenancy begins, not from when the lease was signed. If a tenant moves in on 1 April, you have until 1 May to register.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline

Late registration results in an additional surcharge on the standard registration fee. The RTB may also initiate enforcement action against landlords with unregistered tenancies. If a dispute later arises with a tenant, an unregistered tenancy can complicate your position significantly.

Even if the deadline has passed, it is always better to register late than not at all. The RTB accepts late registrations and doing so brings the tenancy into compliance.

Annual Renewal: The Change You May Have Missed

Since 4 April 2022, the RTB moved to an annual registration model. Instead of registering once per tenancy, landlords must now pay an annual renewal fee each year to keep the registration active. The renewal falls on the anniversary of the original registration date.

Failing to renew has the same consequences as failing to register in the first place. This checker displays your next renewal date so you can plan ahead.

How to Register Online at rtb.ie

Registration is completed through the RTB's online portal. You will need:

Your PPSN (Personal Public Service Number)

The full property address and Eircode

Your tenant's full name and PPSN

The tenancy start date and agreed monthly rent

Your bank details for the registration fee payment

Quick Facts
Registration window

30 days from start date

Annual renewal

Required since April 2022

Late registration

Possible but attracts surcharge

Registration portal

rtb.ie online registration

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Frequently Asked Questions

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