Waterford City and County were designated as a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ). However, national rent-control rules now apply, so rent increases are not governed only by Waterford’s former RPZ designation. The permitted increase can depend on the date of the tenancy, the type of property and the applicable transitional rules, so landlords and tenants should check the current guidance on gov.ie or the RTB website. If there is a disagreement about a proposed increase, the RTB dispute resolution process can consider the individual tenancy’s facts.