Meath was designated a Rent Pressure Zone, but since 1 March 2026 the rent-increase framework has applied nationally rather than relying only on the county designation. For a covered private tenancy, rent will generally be increased no more than once in a 12-month period and is capped at the lower of CPI inflation or 2%, although transitional rules and exemptions may apply. The landlord must also give the required written notice. Check the RTB’s current rent-increase guidance or calculator for the relevant date, and seek advice from Threshold or a solicitor if you believe the increase breaches the rules; the RTB decides disputes based on the tenancy’s facts.