How are tenancy deposits held and managed in Ireland?

For our Dublin development, the security deposit is held by the landlord or the agent named in your tenancy documents. Ireland does not operate the same mandatory tenancy deposit protection schemes used in England.

The deposit must be no more than one month’s rent. We will give you a signed & dated receipt, confirm who holds it & explain the arrangements for its return.

When your tenancy ends

• Check the apartment against the move-in inventory.
• Take final photographs & confirm any outstanding utility bills.
• Return the keys & provide the details needed for repayment.
• We review any proposed deductions & return the balance promptly.

Lawful deductions may cover unpaid rent, relevant unpaid bills or damage beyond normal wear & tear. We cannot retain money for ordinary use of the home.

If you disagree about a deduction or the return of the deposit, you can use the Residential Tenancies Board’s dispute resolution service.

Read the RTB’s security deposit guidance for your rights in Ireland.