1. Nationwide Extension of RPZs
The existing 2% annual rent cap (or inflation rate, whichever is lower) currently applied in high-demand zones will now be extended across all tenancies nationwide .
2. Inflation-based Increases for New Builds
Rents on apartments built after a future cut off date can rise in line with CPI inflation, not restricted to the 2% RPZ cap .
3. Rent Reset & Six‑Year Tenancy Terms
A minimum rolling six-year tenancy will be introduced for new tenancies starting March 1, 2026.
At the end of six years, rents may be reset to the market rate, with further increases then limited by CPI .
For existing tenancies, no reset will occur unless the tenant voluntarily leaves .
4. Ban on No‑Fault Evictions by Large Landlords
From March 1, 2026, landlords managing 4+ units will be banned from no-fault evictions.
Smaller landlords (fewer than 4 units) can still use no-fault evictions in limited cases—e.g., to move a family member—though they cannot reset rents if such an eviction occurs .
5. Stricter Enforcement & Higher Fines
Minister James Browne announced plans to increase fines for landlords who breach rules (e.g. abusing eviction bans), potentially handing more cases to courts over the Residential Tenancies Board .
A rents register is also being considered to improve transparency on rental history .