Notices to quit surge by 51% before rental law changes took effect

In the first quarter of 2026, there were 7,062 notices of termination served on tenants by landlords. File picture

Evictions in Ireland rose to their highest levels on record ahead of the introduction of controversial new rental rules in March, according to the latest data from the Residential Tenancies Board.

In the first quarter of 2026, there were 7,062 notices of termination served on tenants by landlords, a 51% increase on the same period in 2025, with a major spike recorded in February, immediately before the introduction of the new rules.