Where 'boycott' comes from: Mayo, 1880
6 November 2026
The word boycott was born in County Mayo in 1880 when Land League tenants isolated Captain Charles Boycott. Here is the real story.
Plain English guides for renters in Ireland. Learn how the 2026 national rent cap works, whether a rent increase notice is valid, how to get your deposit back, when to go to the RTB, and how to spot a rental scam before you pay.
6 November 2026
The word boycott was born in County Mayo in 1880 when Land League tenants isolated Captain Charles Boycott. Here is the real story.
3 November 2026
Check if your Irish rent increase is legal under the 2026 national cap. Learn the 2% or CPI rule, notice rules, and next steps.
21 August 2026
Studio or house share? Compare cost, privacy, and lifestyle fit, with questions to help you pick the right rental for how you actually live in Ireland.
21 August 2026
Why is rent in Ireland so high? The real history behind the crisis, from the 2008 crash to social housing sell-offs, planning limits, and RPZs.
24 July 2026
A practical checklist for spotting fake listings on Daft.ie and Facebook rental groups, and what to do if you have already sent a deposit.
24 July 2026
A practical, printable checklist for what to inspect on a rental viewing in Ireland, from BER rating and damp to storage, safety and neighbours.
24 July 2026
There is no longer an inside or outside a Rent Pressure Zone in Ireland. How the national rent cap, the 12 month rule and the RTB dispute process work in 2026.
24 July 2026
Deposit disputes are the single biggest category of RTB cases in Ireland. Here is how the adjudication process works, what evidence wins, and how long it takes.
24 July 2026
The full breakdown of notice periods for Irish tenancies: how long you must give, how long the landlord must give, and the sliding scale by tenancy duration.
24 July 2026
Sharing a house or flat in Ireland? Your legal status depends on who you rent from. Here is the difference between being a tenant and being a licensee, and why it matters.
24 July 2026
Step by step guide to challenging an unlawful rent increase in Ireland through the Residential Tenancies Board, from the 28 day deadline to the hearing itself.
16 July 2026
Step by step guide for Irish tenants to recover a rental deposit, with RTB dispute options if the landlord withholds funds.
16 July 2026
Rent Pressure Zones no longer set the cap in Ireland. Here is how the national rent control system works in 2026 and how to check if a rent increase is legal.
16 July 2026
Common Irish rental scam patterns and the red flags every tenant should check before paying a deposit.
16 July 2026
A plain English overview of Irish tenant rights covering notice periods, repairs, privacy, and RTB protections.
16 July 2026
A viewing checklist for Irish renters covering damp, heating, safety, and questions to ask the landlord.