Property Management
Ireland Rental Reforms 2026 – Understanding the Two-Tier Tenancy System
From 1 March 2026, the Irish rental sector will move to a new framework that effectively creates two parallel tenancy systems:
Pre-1 March 2026 tenancies (existing tenancies)
Post-1 March 2026 tenancies (new tenancies under the reformed rules)
At Herman White, we are advising landlords to understand this distinction clearly, as each group will operate under different regulatory rules.
Landlords should review the official Government guidance here:
Proposed Legislation on Gov.ie