Residential Tenancies Act 2004
A Quick Guide
Index
Subject
Page
Further Information
1
Scope of Act
2
Tenancy Obligations
2
Rents
3
Security of Tenure
3
Tenancy Terminations
5
Dispute Resolution
6
Registration of Tenancies
7
Private Residential Tenancies Board
8
Other Provisions
8
Leases & Tenancy Agreements
9
Accommodation Standards & Rent Books
10
Commencement Schedule
10
This document does not purport to be a legal interpretation
of the legislation.
Summary of main provisions of new landlord and
tenant legislation
Foreword by Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal
1st September 2004 is “commencement day” for the Residential
Tenancies Act. This will herald a new era for landlords and tenants
in Ireland. The full Act will be implemented in phases over the next
few months. The Act provides for reform of residential landlord and
tenant law, based on the recommendations of the Commission on
the Private Rented Residential Sector. This Guide provides a short
summary of some of the main elements of the new legislation. It
does not cover all the provisions of the Act, but it should be helpful
in giving tenants, landlords and their representatives a broad
picture of the new legal code. I would urge all concerned to inform
themselves as fully as possible of the new provisions and contact
details for further information are given below. The new legislation
will govern the operation of residential tenancies in the future and
will, of course, also need to be reflected in leases and tenancy
agreements. I believe that these reforms will greatly enhance the
operation of the private rented sector and enable it to play an
increasingly vibrant role in meeting a wide range of housing needs.
Noel Ahern, T.D., Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal
Further information
The Act is available online at:
www.oireachtas.ie * Legislation * Acts: 1997 – 2004 * 2004 * 27
of 2004 (Residential Tenancies Act 2004 – PDF document)
Copies of the Act can be purchased directly from:
Government Publications Sales Office, Sun Alliance House,
Moleswo