50% rise in evictions as new rent rules came into force

Eviction notices up 51% in first three months of the year as new rent rules begin to bite

It’s the highest quarterly figures since the data series began, though there was a downward trend after the February peak.

Record number of eviction notices issued ahead of changes to rental rules

More than 7,000 notices received by RTB in first three months of year, with intention to sell property the most common reason cited

Notices to quit surge by 51% before rental law changes took effect

A sharp rise in eviction notices was recorded before controversial tenancy reforms came into effect at the end of March

50% rise in evictions as new rent rules came into force

The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 50% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as new rental rules came into force.

Evictions up 50% as new rental rules introduced

The number of eviction notices issued by landlords increased 50% in the first quarter of the year, figures from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show. There were 7,062 notices of termination between January and March as new rental rules came into effect, 2,369 more than the 4,693 recorded during the same period of 2025. The number of private landlords operating in Ireland rose 1.3% year-on-year to 105,000, indicating increased participation…