Landlords flouting laws paid €64k in sanctions amid rise in rental disputes in 2023

The Residential Tenancies Board annual report for 2023 shows more than 9,900 dispute cases came before it last year around issues such as rent arrears (30%), deposit retention (16%), the validity of an eviction notice (18%), and the breach of landlords’ obligations (17%).

Landlords flouting rental laws were forced to pay €64,000 in sanctions to the watchdog last year, while tenants had almost €89,000 in overpaid rent returned to them, according to the Residential Tenancies Board annual report for 2023.

The report shows more than 9,900 dispute cases came before it last year around issues such as rent arrears (30%), deposit retention (16%), the validity of an eviction notice (18%), and the breach of landlords’ obligations (17%).