Mould, damp or a repair your landlord will not fix? Here is who to contact in Leitrim, 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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Renting in Leitrim means one clear point of contact for housing standards: Leitrim County Council. There is no split between city and county councils here, so knowing who to reach is straightforward.
This page sets out the council's contact route, how rent increases work under the national rules, and where in Leitrim to get free advice in person.
Report a standards issue
Covers: the whole county
Phone (071) 9620005 (main switchboard, ask for Housing Department) or general complaints email customercomplaints@leitrimcoco.ie. No dedicated online complaint form or standards-specific email was confirmed.
Rent increases, explained
Rent increases in Leitrim 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
Somerview House, Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 E209
Main Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, F91 AYT0
No local office, free national helpline
1800 454 454
Local context
Rental pressure in Leitrim varies by town, shaped by commuting distance, local employment and, in some areas, tourism.
County town and main services/employment hub, with demand also driven by commuters to Sligo and Longford.
Main service town for north Leitrim, offering shops, amenities and relatively affordable rents.
Smaller lake-country towns with growing infrastructure and lower-than-average housing costs.
Wherever you rent in Leitrim, 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
Leitrim County Council covers the whole of Leitrim 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 Leitrim as everywhere else in Ireland.
The Council runs an annual inspection programme of RTB-registered properties and tenants can also request an inspection directly; if a property fails to meet minimum standards the Council can issue an Improvement Notice, then a Prohibition Notice.
Not a permanent one. No permanent office or outreach clinic. Nearest outreach clinics are Castlebar or Galway. National helpline: 1800 454 454. Citizens Information has 2 centres across the county.
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