Mould, damp or a repair your landlord will not fix? Here is who to contact in Clare, how rent increases actually work now, and where to get free, independent advice.
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Last updated 9 July 2026
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Whatever part of Clare you rent in, Clare County Council is the local authority that enforces housing standards and investigates complaints from tenants.
This page sets out the council's contact route, how rent increases work under the national rules, and where in Clare to get free advice in person.
Report a standards issue
Covers: the whole county
Email privaterentedinspections@clarecoco.ie or phone (065) 6846557, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
Rent increases, explained
Rent increases in Clare follow the same national rules as everywhere else in Ireland. The old Rent Pressure Zone map that varied county by county was dismantled on 28 February 2026, replaced by a single national system that applies to every private tenancy from 1 March 2026.
Capped at 2% or the rate of inflation (CPI), whichever is lower, once per year.
Only at the start of a new tenancy where the last tenant left voluntarily or breached their tenancy, or after a full 6-year tenancy cycle.
Never after a no-fault termination, such as a landlord selling up or moving in themselves. Tenancies that began before 1 March 2026 cannot reset to market rent at all.
If your area became a Rent Pressure Zone in the two years before the changeover, your landlord must still wait 24 months from that original designation before the first rent review under the new rules.
Talk to someone in person
Bindon Lane, Bank Place, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 D963
Frances Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 W825
Unit 5, Shannon Business Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare, V14 ED61
Monthly outreach clinic at Ennis CIC, Bindon Lane, Bank Place, Ennis (1st Thursday, appointment via 0818 07 5260)
1800 454 454
Local context
Rental pressure in Clare varies by town, shaped by commuting distance, local employment and, in some areas, tourism.
County town and main retail/commercial/healthcare hub with strong rail links.
Shannon Airport and the Shannon Free Zone's multinational employers drive steady demand.
Commuter town for Limerick city plus a Lough Derg tourism draw.
Wherever you rent in Clare, the same guides apply: mould, damp and condensation, getting repairs done, and what to do if your landlord stops responding. Start with the evidence checklist so your case is solid before you contact the council.
Common questions
Clare County Council covers the whole of Clare as a single local authority, so there is only one team to contact regardless of your address.
Rent Pressure Zones were replaced by a single national rent-control system on 1 March 2026. The same 2%-or-CPI cap on annual increases now applies in Clare as everywhere else in Ireland.
A complaint can trigger a council inspection; non-compliant landlords may receive an Improvement Letter/Notice, escalating to prohibition notices and prosecution for unresolved breaches.
Yes, an outreach clinic: Monthly outreach clinic at Ennis CIC, Bindon Lane, Bank Place, Ennis (1st Thursday, appointment via 0818 07 5260) Renters can also use the free national helpline on 1800 454 454.
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