Evictions from Rented Homes Hit Historic High as New Rent Laws Loom

Dublin: Evictions from rented homes in Ireland have reached levels unseen since the mid-19th century, with observers describing the scale as unprecedented. Figures show that more than 5,000 tenants received eviction notices in just three months last year—an all-time record.

The surge comes ahead of new rent laws due to take effect next month, which will allow landlords to reset rents to market rates once a tenant leaves a property. In anticipation, landlords are issuing eviction notices in large numbers.

RTB Data Shows Sharp Rise in Evictions

According to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), 5,405 eviction notices were issued in the third quarter of 2025 alone, representing a 35% year-on-year increase.
RTB figures show:

• 19,011 notices issued in 2023
• 16,546 notices in 2024
• 14,826 notices in the first three quarters of 2025

Sales, Not Rent Arrears, Driving Evictions

The majority of evictions are not linked to rent arrears or tenant misconduct. RTB data indicates that 61% of eviction notices issued between 2022 and 2025 were due to landlords intending to sell their properties.

The planned protection for tenants with six years’ continuous tenancy is also prompting many small landlords to exit the rental market, further contributing to the rise in eviction notices.

Rental Supply Shrinks as Landlords Exit

As smaller landlords leave the sector, rental properties are frequently sold, reducing the overall supply of available homes. Each sale tightens the rental market, placing increased pressure on remaining tenants and leaving future renters more exposed to insecurity.

Housing observers have warned the government that the scale of evictions—particularly the issuance of 5,000 notices within a single quarter—is deeply alarming and reflects a rental system under severe strain.

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