Landlord / letting agent letter explained in English
Landlord. The owner of your home, or the agency that manages it. Most tenancies must be registered with the RTB.
Letters you may get
- Notice of termination — your landlord wants to end the tenancy
- Rent review — your rent will change
- Rent arrears warning — you are behind with rent
What to do
- A notice of termination must follow strict rules (in writing, signed, with the right notice period). Many are not valid — check with Threshold.
- Disagreements can go to the RTB. Its dispute service is low-cost.
- Find the deadline. Look for “by”, “within”, “no later than”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“review”, “appeal”, “dispute”, “objection”). See the template.
Words you may see
- review
- A new look at a decision, or a check that you still qualify for a payment.
- RTB
- Residential Tenancies Board. It registers tenancies and settles disputes between tenants and landlords.
- notice of termination
- A written notice from your landlord or you to end a tenancy. It must follow strict rules.
- rent review
- A change of your rent. In many areas, increases are limited by law.
- arrears
- Money you owe because regular payments were missed, for example rent.
Questions
What is the Landlord / letting agent?
Landlord. The owner of your home, or the agency that manages it. Most tenancies must be registered with the RTB.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Landlord / letting agent?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “by”, “within”, “no later than” — they mark the deadline. In Ireland, many deadlines count from the date printed on the letter. When a deadline counts from when you received it, Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check the envelope or postmark if you are close to the deadline. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“review”, “appeal”, “dispute”, “objection”).
Can I read a Landlord / letting agent letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in English. Your letter never leaves your device.
Other offices in Ireland
Revenue (Revenue Commissioners) · Department of Social Protection (Intreo) · County or City Council · Courts Service (District / Circuit Court) · Sheriff / Revenue Sheriff · Debt collection agency · An Garda Síochána · Motor Tax / NDLS