Oireachtas passes legislation to cap rent increases at 2% per year

The Bill will see rent increases capped at either the rate of inflation or 2% per annum, whichever is lower

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien welcomed the passing of the Residential Tenancies Bill 2021 in a statement on Thursday

Legislation that caps rent increases at 2% per year in rent pressure zone (RPZs) has passed both Houses of the Oireachtas.

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien welcomed the passing of the Residential Tenancies Bill 2021 in a statement Thursady.