Eviction notices decrease in second quarter of 2026 - RTB
There has been a sharp decrease in eviction notices in the second quarter of this year.
The second quarter of 2026 witnessed a significant 42.9% reduction in eviction notices issued by landlords in Ireland, according to data from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). A total of 4,031 termination notices were granted between April and June, signaling a stabilization and adjustment in the rental market following new legislation enacted in March.
RTB Director Rosemary Steen attributed the temporary surge in landlords exiting the market during the first quarter to the new rules, which provided additional tenant protections. Despite the drop in eviction notices, rent prices for new tenancies saw a notable 9.1% annual increase, reaching an average of €1,839 per month, with some city centers exceeding €2,000 per month.
Existing tenants, however, experienced a modest 4.2% annual rent increase. Research indicates that while existing rental costs remain moderate, new tenants are paying €326 more annually. The number of private tenancies in Ireland surged to 306,313, driven by growing demand for rent and Affordable Housing Board (AHB) tenancies. Large landlords, owning over 100 properties, are increasingly prevalent, particularly in the Dublin region, accounting for nearly a third of all private tenancies.
The RTB plans to implement stricter enforcement measures from September, including the ability to fine landlords for six breaches of rental law and revised procedures for serving termination and rent review notices.
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