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I am a landlord. Do I need to register with RTB every year?
I rent a property and have heard I now need to register this tenancy every year with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). When and how do I do this?
Last updated 15 Oct 2026 | First published 11 May 2022
By Gearoid Condon, FCA 1 min read
Landlords
From 4 April 2022, legislation was introduced requiring landlords to register each of their tenancies with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) ever year.
When do you renew your registration with the RTB?
Landlords are required to register details of all their tenancies within one month of the commencement of those tenancies.
You must then re-register that tenancy each year on the anniversary of the date the tenancy began.
How do I register a tenancy or renew my existing one?
The easiest way to register a tenancy is by using an RTB online account.
You can find instructions on creating a new account on the RTB website here
What are the RTB registration fees?
The cost to register tenancies will be €40 per year for private rentals, cost rentals and Student Specific Accommodation (SSA) rentals. The yearly fee for tenancies managed by Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) will be €20 per year. These fees can be included as an expense when you are filing your tax return.
What happens if I don’t register?
There are penalties for filing late. An extra €10 per month (or part of a month) applies for private, cost rental, and SSA tenancies if registered late and €5 per month for AHBs.
Missing registration can lead to enforcement action and penalties.
If you do not comply in full with the registration requirements of the RTB you may miss out on deductible expenses and tax credits when filing your tax return. Read more about filing your tax return as a landlord here
Last updated 15 Oct 2026 | First published 11 May 2022
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Gearoid Condon, FCA
Gearoid is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with 25 years of expertise in business consultancy, specialising in supporting SME business owners. Gearoid has worked with start-ups and with established businesses to improve the way they run, with particular focus on growth, efficiency, and structuring operations. Through his experience Gearoid has a strong understanding of the tax system and business regulations in Ireland.
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