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Since 1 March 2026, an Irish rent-setting notice without three RTB comparables is invalid.

We prepare yours — every section 12 requirement in place, three comparables chosen by the rules, print-ready PDF in your inbox in about 15 minutes. One property, done.

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How it works

Three steps. The fiddly one is ours.

1

Fill in your property details

Your address, Eircode, dwelling type, bedrooms, floor area, BER rating, and proposed rent. A 2-minute form.

2

We handle the statutory paperwork

We prepare your Notice of Rent Setting with every required s.12 RTA 2004 field — correctly formatted and ready to serve.

3

You sign, serve, and submit to RTB

Print, sign, and serve the notice on your tenant at or before the tenancy start date. Submit a copy to the RTB at the same time. We include a step-by-step checklist.

Why this matters

An invalid notice means no rent increase.

The law (since 1 March 2026)

  • New tenancy? You must cite 3 comparables in a written Notice of Rent Setting.
  • Notice served on tenant AND submitted to RTB at tenancy commencement.
  • Rent is capped unless a section 19(5) exemption applies — see FAQ.
  • Reviewing rent on an existing tenancy? That uses the RTB Rent Calculator, not this service.

An invalid or incomplete notice can be challenged. Rent reviews of existing tenancies require a different statutory process.

What we do for you

  • Fill in your property details — 2 minutes
  • We handle the statutory formatting — every required s.12 element, in the right place
  • Print-ready PDF in your inbox in ~15 minutes

Before you buy

Exactly what you get, and where the responsibility sits.

What's in the notice we send

  • Part 1 — the parties, the dwelling, and the tenancy details
  • Part 2 — the rent being set and when it takes effect
  • Part 3 — a statement of compliance with sections 12 and 19
  • Part 4 — the three comparable rents, set out in a table
  • Part 5 — a declaration for you to sign and date

A print-ready A4 PDF, delivered by email with a step-by-step checklist for serving it on your tenant and the RTB.

Who's responsible for the notice

The landlord who serves the notice is legally responsible for it — that doesn't change because we prepared the paperwork. We format the notice from the details you give us; you check those details, sign it, and serve it on both your tenant and the RTB at or before the tenancy starts.

If a notice goes out with the wrong details, or isn't served on time, the tenant can challenge it and the RTB may set it aside. We tell you plainly what to do — the doing is yours.

Not legal advice. Pricing covers preparation of the notice only.

How the three comparables are chosen

Comparables are chosen by the property's own characteristics, never by rent. Working from publicly-available register data, we match on number of bedrooms first, then floor area, then BER rating, and finally on how recently each tenancy began — and cite the three closest matches. The rent you're proposing plays no part in which comparables are shown. That's on purpose: picking comparables because their rent is close to yours would skew the sample, and a tenant could ask the RTB to set the notice aside on that basis.

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Pricing for letting agents

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is this notice legally valid?
It's built to the section 12 requirements: the written statement, the dwelling details, three comparable rents from the register. There's no government-prescribed form — the law says what the notice must contain, and we put it in. We're not solicitors and this isn't legal advice. Serving it correctly is on you. For anything unusual — an exemption claim, a substantial renovation, or a dispute already under way — talk to the RTB at rtb.ie/renting/contact-rtb/ or a qualified property solicitor.
If a notice turns out to be invalid, who is responsible?
You are. The landlord who serves the notice is legally responsible for it — we prepare the paperwork, you serve it. If a notice goes out with incorrect details, or isn't served on both the tenant and the RTB at or before the tenancy starts, the tenant can challenge it and the RTB may set it aside — which can leave you unable to rely on the rent you set. That's why the details you enter matter, and why every notice ships with a step-by-step checklist for serving it correctly. Check each field before you serve.
What does the finished notice look like?
A print-ready A4 PDF in five parts: the parties and dwelling details, the rent being set, a statement of compliance with sections 12 and 19, the three comparable rents in a table, and a declaration for you to sign and date. It's formatted to be printed and served as it is. There's a full breakdown of what's inside in the "Before you buy" section above.
How are the three comparables chosen?
By the property's own characteristics, never by rent. Working from publicly-available register data, we match on number of bedrooms first, then floor area, then BER rating, and finally on how recently each tenancy began — and cite the three closest matches. The rent you're proposing plays no part in which comparables are shown. Choosing them because their rent sits close to yours would skew the sample, and a tenant could ask the RTB to set the notice aside on that basis.
How quickly do I get it, and how is it delivered?
By email, as a PDF attachment, typically within 15 minutes of payment. Most orders are handled automatically. If yours needs a manual check — most often because there aren't enough comparables for your area — we email you to say so and follow up within one business day. Use the same email address at checkout that you entered on the form, so the two can be matched.
Is this for a new tenancy, or a rent review of a sitting tenant?
This service is for setting the rent at the start of a new tenancy (section 12). If the same tenant is staying on and you want to increase the rent, that's a different process — a rent review under section 22, using the RTB Rent Calculator — and this notice will not be valid for it. If you're unsure which one applies to you, email hello@clientready.eu before ordering and we'll point you the right way.
What if there aren't three comparables for my area?
A valid notice needs three comparable rents. In some areas, or for some dwelling types, fewer than three suitable comparables are available. If we can't produce your notice with the required three, we contact you within one business day to arrange a manual review or a full refund. We do not issue a notice with fewer than three comparables.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If we can't produce a valid notice for you — most commonly because there aren't three suitable comparables for your area and dwelling type — we refund the notice fee in full. If you ordered by mistake and we haven't yet prepared your notice, email hello@clientready.eu and we'll sort it. Refunds go back to your original payment method, usually within 5–10 business days.
Do you store my data?
We keep your property details and the generated PDF for 30 days from delivery, then remove them. We process the data under Irish GDPR on your behalf. Email hello@clientready.eu for any data request.