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RTB notice of termination by tenant — fill in five lines, sign and serve a valid notice
Short answer. Write your name, the landlord, the address, the day you serve the notice and the termination date: the notice fills in below with the sentence the RTB requires, and opens ready to sign. Notice period: under 6 months 28 days; 6 months–1 year 35; 1–2 years 42; 2–4 years 56; 4–8 years 84; 8 years+ 112 (RTB — How a tenant can end a tenancy).
- Serve the notice by this date if your tenancy is 2–4 years old (56 days)type the date
- Serve the notice by this date if your tenancy is under 6 months (28 days)type the date
- Joint inspection with the landlord — a few days beforetype the date
Check your own case.
The notice period starts the day after you serve the notice. Other tenancy lengths: 35, 42, 84 or 112 days — see the table.
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Your notice of termination
Five lines — and your notice to the landlord is ready to sign
Your name, the landlord or agent, the address, the day you serve the notice and the termination date. The notice fills in as you type, with the RTB sentence a valid notice needs; open it to sign and send.
- Sign it — every tenant on the lease — and serve it by letter or email; keep proof of the day it was received.
- Pay rent up to the termination date, take meter readings and photos, and ask for a joint inspection.
- After you leave, send the deposit letter; if the landlord keeps money you disagree with, the RTB's dispute service can decide.
A template for a tenant ending a tenancy without a landlord breach (Residential Tenancies Act 2004, as amended; RTB guidance). Notice periods for tenants: 28 days under 6 months, 35 to 1 year, 42 to 2 years, 56 to 4 years, 84 to 8 years, 112 days after. A fixed-term lease can be ended early only in the cases the RTB lists. Not legal advice.
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Give me your name, the landlord and the dates, and I'll write your notice of termination.
Sign it, serve it, and keep the deposit letter for after you move out.
Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | Under 6 months 28 days; 6 months–1 year 35; 1–2 years 42; 2–4 years 56; 4–8 years 84; 8 years+ 112 | RTB — How a tenant can end a tenancy |
| Valid notice | In writing (letter or email), signed, date served, termination date, and the sentence on referring it to the RTB | RTB — How a tenant can end a tenancy |
| Reason | Not needed — only if you leave because of a landlord breach (then 28 days after a written warning) | RTB — How a tenant can end a tenancy |
| Fixed-term lease | Only with a break clause, the landlord's agreement, an unfixed landlord breach, serious risk (7 days) or a refused sublet | RTB — guidance note 08.0 |
| Deposit | No more than one month's rent; returned promptly unless there are arrears, unpaid bills, damage beyond wear and tear or short notice | RTB — Security deposits |
Private residential tenancies under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended). Student-specific accommodation and cost rental have their own rules on rtb.ie.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Check your notice period
How long the tenancy has lasted on the day you serve: 28 to 112 days.
2
Fill in five lines
Your name, the landlord, the address, the serve date and the termination date.
3
Sign and serve
Every tenant signs; send by letter or email and keep proof of the day it arrived.
Questions
How much notice does a tenant have to give in Ireland?
It depends on how long the tenancy has lasted: under 6 months 28 days, 6 months to 1 year 35 days, 1–2 years 42 days, 2–4 years 56 days, 4–8 years 84 days, 8 years or more 112 days.
Do I need to give a reason to end my tenancy?
No, unless you're leaving because the landlord breached their obligations — then you give the reason, after a written warning, with 28 days' notice.
Can I end a fixed-term lease early?
Only if the lease has a break clause, the landlord agrees, the landlord breached their obligations and didn't fix it, there is a serious risk to safety, or the landlord refused to let you sublet or assign. Otherwise you may lose some or all of the deposit or owe rent.
Can I send the notice by email?
Yes — the RTB says a notice can be a letter or an email. It must still be signed and give the date it is served and the termination date.
When do I get my deposit back?
As soon as possible after the tenancy ends, unless the landlord has a legal reason to keep some of it. If you disagree with a deduction, the RTB's dispute resolution service can decide.
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Official sources
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Keep the papers in one place
Letters, receipts and notices in one folder you can share with family or a lawyer. The templates and the editor are free; Layers is free for up to 20 people.
A template and general information, not legal advice. Check the RTB's current rules before you serve.