Ireland RTB Rental Deposit-Return Demand
First-person self-help demand to a landlord or letting agent to return a rental deposit, sent before you refer the dispute to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Explains that deposit disputes go to the RTB — not the small claims court — and that adjudication ends in a binding Determination Order. Republic of Ireland. You complete and send it in your own name.
Statute of Limitations Warning
Legal deadlines apply to your claim. You lose your right to act if you wait too long. Send notice as soon as possible.
Why this letter works:
- Cites the exact law: Automatically applies the correct state and federal statutes to your situation.
- Sets a firm deadline: Legally compels a response within the required statutory timeframe.
- Creates a paper trail: Designed to serve as Exhibit A if you need to escalate to an agency or court.
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Your tenancy and deposit
Tell us about your tenancy and the deposit you paid. If your landlord will not return it, the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) — not the small claims court — resolves the dispute.
This letter will cite
Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended). Deposit disputes are decided by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB): free mediation or adjudication for €30, ending in a binding Determination Order.
A landlord may only keep a deposit for unpaid rent, unpaid bills, or damage beyond normal wear and tear. Refer a deposit dispute to the RTB within 28 days of the tenancy ending.