Before signing, check the address against the RTB’s current RPZ information and ask the landlord to confirm in writing how the starting rent was set, including the previous rent where relevant. Read the agreement for the rent amount, review date, deposit, notice terms, repairs, bills and house rules, and do not rely on verbal promises. RPZ rent-setting and increase rules can depend on the tenancy’s start date and statutory exemptions, so ask for supporting details if an exemption is claimed. Check the RTB and gov.ie guidance, or speak to a solicitor if anything is unclear.