The biggest shake-up of rent regulations in a decade came into force at the start of this month. Illustration: Paul ScottThe Government was aware there was a “significant” risk that its new rent legislation could lead to evictions, as landlords could kick tenants out for “economic” reasons in order to hike up rents to market rates. Lifting rent controls completely was ruled out as it would lead to “significant increases in rents for many tenants”, including putting some at risk of homelessness. “However, the risk of economic evictions motivated by landlords who wish to increase to market rents is a significant concern. The eventual rent reforms include a clarification that market rents cannot be reset following a “no fault eviction”.

Source: The Irish Times March 18, 2026 20:55 UTC