Irish Landlord Obligations 2026 | Don't Make These Mistakes

Описание: A landlord changed the locks on his tenant's home with no notice, cut the electricity to force him out and ended up paying €8,000 in damages. In this video I use this real RTB case as the way to breakdown what landlords and tenants can and cannot do under Irish rental law in 2026.

I cover the original Residential Tenancies Act 2004, the new 6-year Tenancy of Minimum Duration (TMD) introduced this March 2026, the difference between small landlords (1-3 properties) and large landlords (4+), the end of no-fault evictions for larger landlords, when a landlord can legally reset rent to market value, and the rights every tenant now has under the new nationwide rent control system.

Rental laws can be confusing, especially in situations when a landlord feels he can change locks without notice. This breakdown clarifies what is legally required of property owners and what specific actions you can take if you find yourself unable to access your home. We explore the balance between landlord obligations and the legal protections afforded to renters.

Beyond immediate lockout scenarios, we also examine the practical side of tenant responsibilities regarding property maintenance. Knowing these rules helps you protect your deposit and maintain a positive relationship with your landlord. Whether you are dealing with a current dispute or just want to be prepared, these insights help you navigate common housing conflicts.

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In this video we discuss:

✅ The Residential Tenancies Act 2004
✅ The RTB and the Rules in enforces
✅ The rental law changes introduced in 2026
✅ Landlord obligations in Ireland
✅ Landlord rights in Ireland
✅ Tenant obligations in Ireland
✅ Tenant rights in Ireland
✅ The 2 Categories of Landlord in Ireland
✅ How to Reset your Rent to the Market
✅ The End of the no-fault eviction
✅ The 6-year Tenancy of Minimum Duration (TMD)

I also share my own experience as a tenant after the 2008 crash, because this relationship doesn't have to be adversarial. If you're a landlord, tenant, or property investor in Ireland, this is the one to watch.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Changing the locks with no notice
0:31 The €8,000 fine that made the front page
1:01 What a Landlord Can and Cannot Do in 2026
1:06 How rental content seems to go viral
1:32 The Residential Tenancies Act 2004
2:16 The Obligations of the Landlord
3:05 The 6-year TMD (tenancy of minimum duration)
3:16 Small landlord vs large landlord: the new categories
4:15 The Rights of the Landlord
4:47 The 5 ways a landlord can reset rent to market value
6:12 The Obligations of the Tenant
6:44 The Rights of the Tenant
7:34 Back to the case of the Landlord Breach
8:39 My own story as a tenant after 2008

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