Fill and sign Form RTB1 online
Registers a residential tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board, for a new tenancy or the annual registration of an existing one.
Form RTB1 at a glance
- Official name
- Application for Registration of a Tenancy (RTB1)
- Issued by
- Residential Tenancies Board
- Country
- Ireland
- Category
- Property and renting
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Landlords of private, student specific and cost rental tenancies, and Approved Housing Bodies, who register on paper.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
Not stated. The declaration, signature, date and name in block capitals are mandatory; the form asks you to write in black ballpoint pen.
- Instructions
- Official Residential Tenancies Board page
Form RTB1 is the paper application to register a tenancy with Ireland's Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Tenancies must be registered within one month of the start and then every year. Open the official form 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 to print and post. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign Form RTB1
Application and dwelling details (sections 1 and 2)
Say whether this is a new tenancy or an annual registration, then give the address, Eircode, property type, bedrooms, floor area and BER rating.
Tenancy details (sections 3 and 4)
Enter the start date, rent and how often it is paid, deposit, occupants and other charges. Close any previous registered tenancy at the same dwelling.
Landlord, tenant and agent details (sections 5 to 8)
Give the details of up to four landlords, up to six tenants, any authorised agent and any management company.
Sign the declaration (section 9)
Sign and date the declaration and print your name in block capitals. Giving false or misleading information knowingly or recklessly is an offence.
Pay the fee and post it (sections 10 and 11)
Enclose the fee by crossed cheque, postal order or bank draft payable to the RTB and post the form to Residential Tenancies Board, P.O. Box 13841, Freepost FKY7736, Killorglin, Co Kerry. Keep a copy and proof of postage.
What you need before you start
- The property Eircode, floor area and BER rating.
- The tenancy start date, rent and deposit.
- Names and contact details of all landlords and tenants.
- The registration fee.
Fees and deadlines
For private, student specific and cost rental tenancies the registration fee is €40 a year, with a late fee of €10 for each month or part of a month that registration is late. Approved Housing Bodies pay €20 a year. Register within one month of the tenancy start to avoid the late fee, and register again every year. You can also register online at rtb.ie.
Common mistakes
- Registering more than one month after the tenancy starts.
- Forgetting the annual registration.
- Leaving the signature, date or printed name blank.
- Not keeping a copy and proof of postage.
Form RTB1: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a tenancy with the RTB?
€40 a year for private, student specific and cost rental tenancies, plus €10 for each month or part of a month that it is late.
When must I register a tenancy?
Within one month of the start of the tenancy, and then every year.
Where do I send the RTB1 form?
To Residential Tenancies Board, P.O. Box 13841, Freepost FKY7736, Killorglin, Co Kerry.
Can I register a tenancy online?
Yes. The form says tenancies can also be registered online at rtb.ie.
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