How do I check if my rent increase is illegal in Ireland?

Use CheckIreland's free rent checker. Enter your current rent, proposed new rent, and eircode. If you're in a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ), rent increases are capped at 2% per year maximum. Any increase above this is illegal under Irish law (RTB regulations).

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What are Rent Pressure Zones in Ireland?

Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are areas where rent increases are legally limited to 2% per year. Most of Dublin, Cork, Galway, and other major Irish cities are designated RPZs. CheckIreland's rent checker automatically identifies if your property is in an RPZ.

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BEGINNERMIXED28 DAYS

Weekend Side Hustle Sprint

Earn EUR 200+ every weekend through strategic gig stacking. Perfect for full-time workers.

Starting Capital

FREE

Target Earnings

€800

Participants

15,632

Success Rate

73%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Generate EUR 200 each weekend for 4 consecutive weekends

Day-by-Day Roadmap

Sign up for delivery apps

1 hour

First delivery weekend

12 hours

Work 6 hours Saturday, 6 hours Sunday during peak times. Target EUR 150.

Add dog walking

1 hour

Multi-stack weekend

14 hours

Deliveries + dog walking + one TaskRabbit task. Target EUR 200.

Optimize routes

12 hours

Focus on highest-paying delivery zones and premium dog walks.

Final sprint

15 hours

Go all-in with proven strategies. Aim for EUR 250 this weekend.

Pro Tips

Work Friday dinner rush (6-9pm) for highest pay
Combine dog walks in same neighborhood
Always have backup gig if deliveries are slow
Track expenses (fuel, bike maintenance) for tax deductions

Common Mistakes

Not working peak hours
Accepting low-paying deliveries
Burning out with too many hours
Forgetting to save for taxes

Required Skills

Bike or carTime managementCustomer service

Rewards

Badge: Weekend Warrior Badge

800 Points

Gig Economy Mastery Guide

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Account required (free)

Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 73%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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