Search Results for 'Assured shorthold tenancy'

The Landlord Help Desk has been as busy as ever since the new rental legislation came into effect in March 2026. Most landlords are now aware that, when setting a new rent (after tenants have vacated of their own accord), they must identify three comparable properties to justify the rent being charged.

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Galway County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies as required by law. The initiative follows research by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last year that suggested 7.6% of tenancies in Galway County that should be registered with the RTB are not.

Since March 1, 2024, the RTB have resumed the charging of late fees for late tenancy registration.

In a market flooded with tenants, you may find yourself asking why you would need to engage the services of a Letting Agent and you are right to ask yourself this very important question.