Real Estate Law and Construction Law

New provisions of the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 will take effect on 14 September 2026, introducing significant changes to notice procedures, rent-setting compliance, and RTB dispute processes. These reforms provide greater flexibility for landlords in serving notices, extend timeframes for furnishing rent information, and grant the RTB new enforcement powers including fixed payment notices for breaches.

Ireland's residential rental sector has undergone significant transformation with the enactment of two major pieces of legislation in 2026. The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 introduces substantial changes to compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes that landlords and property managers must navigate. These reforms include new fixed payment notice regimes, extended timeframes for RTB proceedings, increased penalties, and stricter

Ireland's Building Control Regulations underwent significant expansion in May 2025, creating unexpected compliance challenges for developers and advisers. The certificate of compliance on completion has emerged as a critical bottleneck in transactions, while projects caught mid-stream face complex regime questions that can stall financing and occupation.