Fill and sign RTB tenancy agreement online
Optional RTB template lease for new private residential tenancies in Ireland created on or after 1 March 2026.
RTB tenancy agreement at a glance
- Official name
- Residential Tenancy Agreement template (RTB, March 2026)
- Issued by
- Residential Tenancies Board
- Country
- Ireland
- Category
- Property and renting
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Landlords and tenants.
- Signature
E-signature accepted
Clause 45 says the landlord and tenant agree the agreement may be entered into and signed electronically. If either party does not agree, cross out clause 45 and sign in wet ink.
- Instructions
- Official Residential Tenancies Board page
The RTB's Residential Tenancy Agreement template is an optional standard lease for new private tenancies in Ireland created on or after 1 March 2026. Open the official template from rtb.ie in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date, and download it. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign RTB tenancy agreement
Check the template fits your tenancy
It is for new private residential tenancies from 1 March 2026. It does not cover Approved Housing Body, cost rental or Student Specific Accommodation tenancies.
Basic terms and payments (Parts A and B)
Enter the landlord, agent and tenant details, the property, whether the term is fixed, the start date, deposit and utilities, then the rent, how often and how it is paid.
Read the responsibilities (Parts C and D)
These set out the tenant's and landlord's obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. Do not change them.
Additional terms, termination and service (Parts E to H)
Add any extra terms that do not conflict with the Act, review the termination rules and notice periods, and say whether notices may be served by email.
Sign (Part J) and complete the inventory
Each landlord and tenant signs and dates the agreement and any extra pages. Fill in the inventory in Schedule 1 together.
What you need before you start
- Full names and contact details of every landlord and tenant.
- The property address, rent, deposit and start date.
- Agreement on any additional terms.
- The RTB template page, which also has a sample inventory and condition report.
Can we sign the tenancy agreement electronically?
Yes, if both sides agree. Clause 45 of the template says: "The Landlord and the Tenant agree that this Agreement and any amendments to it may be entered into and signed electronically." If either of you does not agree, cross out clause 45 and sign in wet ink. You can sign with Sign PDF; see also whether e-signatures are legal.
Common mistakes
- Using the template for an Approved Housing Body, cost rental or student accommodation tenancy.
- Adding terms that conflict with Parts C and D or the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.
- Not signing every additional page.
- Forgetting to register the tenancy with the RTB.
RTB tenancy agreement: frequently asked questions
Do I have to use the RTB tenancy agreement?
No. The RTB encourages landlords and tenants to have a written agreement, but the template is optional and is intended as a guide.
Can we sign the RTB tenancy agreement electronically?
Yes, if both parties agree. Clause 45 allows electronic signing; otherwise cross it out and use wet-ink signatures.
Does the template need a witness?
No. The template has signature blocks for landlords and tenants and no witness block.
Which tenancies does the March 2026 template cover?
New private residential tenancies created on or after 1 March 2026, excluding Approved Housing Body, cost rental and Student Specific Accommodation tenancies.
Is BunnyDoc connected to the Residential Tenancies Board?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with the Residential Tenancies Board. We link to the official template on rtb.ie and give you a free tool to fill and sign it in your browser.
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