New legislation in Ireland aims to bring current tenancies into Rent Pressure Zones (RPZ), with changes effective from March 1, 2026. Landlords can reset rents after six years or if tenants leave voluntarily. This raises concerns for students and professionals with short-term rentals, as they may face frequent rent increases. The Minister indicated no special measures for temporary renters in the private sector are planned due to difficulties in enforcement. Discussions regarding protections specific to student accommodations are ongoing, yet broader protections for temporary tenants are not anticipated in the new rules.
"We're working out issues around students while working over the bill. I'm meeting with Minister James Lawless later today to see what proposals we can do to ensure that students are protected in student specific accommodation."
"However, in the private rental sector, as it is at the moment, there won't be any special measures put in, in terms of the private rental sector, it would become impossible to police or to manage in those circumstances."
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