Renting in Ireland as a new arrival: the first 30 days

In the first month, prioritise: written terms you understand, a clear deposit trail, meter / bills names, and knowing whether you are a tenant or a licensee. Avoid paying deposits to personal accounts without a written receipt. Housemately’s scam guide and Deposit Split tool help with money hygiene. Continuity Check and notice tools matter once you are in a shared house and someone leaves. Official starters: citizensinformation.ie and rtb.ie.