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What landlords are responsible for
Every rented home in Ireland must meet the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations. Councils inspect rentals against these standards and can issue improvement or prohibition notices where they aren't met. In practice, a landlord is responsible for keeping the home safe, warm, dry and in good repair, and for fixing problems within a reasonable time once a tenant reports them.
The minimum standards cover:
- Structure and repair: sound walls, roof, floors, windows and doors, free from damp
- Heating: a fixed heating system in each habitable room that the tenant can control
- Ventilation: adequate ventilation in every room, including extraction in kitchens and bathrooms
- Sanitary and cooking facilities: a working toilet, bath or shower, hot and cold water, cooker, fridge and food storage
- Fire safety: working smoke alarms and a fire blanket, and further fire safety measures in multi-unit buildings
- Gas, oil and electrical safety: installations kept in good, safe repair
- Window safety: safety restrictors on windows that could pose a fall risk, where required
- Refuse: access to suitable refuse storage
Separately, tenancies must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), and a BER is needed whenever the property is advertised to let. Rules on rent and notice periods are set by the RTB, so check rtb.ie for the current position.
Before you book a contractor for a rental
- Get a written, itemised quote before work starts
- Check the right registration: RGII for gas, Safe Electric for electrical
- Ask for certificates and reports you can keep on file
- Agree access times with your tenant and give reasonable notice
- Ask for before-and-after photos for your records
- Confirm the contractor's insurance
Your annual compliance checklist and typical costs
Most landlords keep on top of compliance with a simple routine: a set of checks every year, and a short list before each new tenancy.
| Check | How often | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord safety inspection | Yearly and before each tenancy | €200–€450 |
| Gas safety inspection | Yearly | €90–€150 per appliance |
| Boiler service | Yearly | €90–€150 |
| Electrical inspection | Before letting and at regular intervals | €200–€350 |
| Fire safety inspection | Yearly and before each tenancy | €150–€350 |
| Smoke and heat alarm check | Between tenancies; replace alarms about every 10 years | €100–€200 |
| Gutter cleaning | Yearly, ideally in late autumn | €80–€200 |
| BER certificate | When advertising; valid up to 10 years | €150–€300 |
| RTB tenancy registration | Yearly | RTB fee |
Between tenancies:
- Run a rental property safety check before the new tenant moves in
- Change the lock cylinders, as you can't know who has copies of the old keys
- Test smoke alarms and check the fire blanket is in place
- Check for damp and mould, especially on outside walls and in bathrooms, and treat condensation at the source
- Replace worn flooring with something hard-wearing; LVT is popular in rentals
- Update your records with dated photos and certificates
Prices are indicative 2026 Dublin ranges including VAT. Many landlords book several checks in one visit to save on call-outs.
When a tenant reports a problem
How fast you need to act depends on the problem. Health and safety issues come first.
| Priority | Examples | Aim to respond |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Suspected gas leak, flooding or burst pipe, no power, sparking electrics, a door or window that can't be secured, no heating in cold weather | Same day, ideally within hours |
| Urgent | No hot water, boiler fault in mild weather, a blocked toilet where there is only one, a roof leak | Within 24–48 hours |
| Routine | Dripping tap, sticking door, minor damp patch, worn fittings | Within a reasonable time, agreed with the tenant |
A simple process that protects you and your tenant:
- Record the report: the date, what was reported and any photos.
- Tell tenants about gas leaks first: if they smell gas, they should call Gas Networks Ireland's 24-hour emergency line on 1800 20 50 50, then you.
- Arrange access: give reasonable notice and agree a time, unless it's an emergency.
- Book the right trade and keep the tenant updated on timing.
- Keep the paperwork: invoices, certificates and before-and-after photos help with RTB disputes, insurance claims and your tax return.
Our emergency guide for landlords covers what to do in the first hour for the most common emergencies.
Trades landlords call most often
- Emergency plumber: leaks and bursts are the most common urgent tenant call (€90–€180 call-out)
- Boiler repair: heating and hot water failures need prompt attention (€120–€450)
- Emergency electrician: power loss or unsafe electrics (€100–€200 call-out)
- Emergency locksmith: lockouts and lock changes (€90–€200)
- Emergency glazier: broken glass and board-ups (€120–€300)
- Water damage restoration: drying and repairs after a leak (€1,500–€10,000)
- Rat control: pests quickly become a standards issue (€150–€350)
- Smoke alarm installation: working alarms are a minimum standard (€80–€150 per alarm)
Areas we cover
We work with landlords and letting agents across all 65 areas of Dublin:
| District | Areas covered |
|---|---|
| North Dublin City | Artane, Cabra, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, East Wall, Fairview, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Stoneybatter |
| Dublin North Coast | Raheny, Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Howth, Sutton, Portmarnock, Malahide |
| North County Dublin | Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries |
| Dublin 15 | Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hansfield, Ashtown |
| West Dublin & Leixlip | Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan, Leixlip, Adamstown, Clondalkin |
| South West Dublin | Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham, Terenure |
| South Dublin City | Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown, Dundrum |
| Dún Laoghaire & South Coast | Blackrock, Booterstown, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney |
| Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock | Mount Merrion, Stillorgan, Goatstown, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Deansgrange |
Related services from other trades: BER for letting a property, Lock change between tenancies, LVT flooring for rentals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum standards for rented homes in Ireland?
They cover structural repair and damp, heating, ventilation, sanitary and cooking facilities, fire safety, safe gas, oil and electrical installations, window safety and refuse storage.
How often should a rental have a gas safety check?
Yearly, by a Registered Gas Installer, is the accepted standard. It also gives you evidence that appliances have been kept safe.
Who is responsible for mould in a rental?
The landlord must keep the home free from damp and provide adequate heating and ventilation. Tenants should use the heating and ventilation properly.
How quickly does a landlord have to fix repairs?
Within a reasonable time. Anything affecting health or safety, such as gas, flooding, electrics or security, should be treated as an emergency.
Do I need a BER to rent out a property?
Yes. A BER is required when the property is advertised to let. It is valid for up to 10 years unless major changes are made.
Can the council inspect my rental property?
Yes. Councils inspect rented homes against the minimum standards and can issue improvement notices, or prohibition notices in serious cases.
How Emergency Trade Works
Emergency Trade connects you with independent, vetted local tradespeople across Dublin and the rest of Dublin. Before any work starts, ask for a written quote and check the right registration for the job: RGII for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical work.