Mould, damp or a repair your landlord will not fix? Here is who to contact in Limerick, 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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Renters in Limerick are covered by a single local authority, Limerick City and County Council, whether they are in the city centre or further out toward Castletroy. That makes reporting a problem more straightforward than in counties split across several councils, provided the complaint comes from the person actually living in the home.
This page sets out the council's contact route, how rent increases work under the national rules, and where in Limerick to get free advice in person.
Report a standards issue
Covers: Limerick city and county
Private rented inspections service. Inspections are carried out at the council's discretion. Only complaints from the tenant actually resident in the dwelling are investigated, not third-party reports.
Rent increases, explained
Rent increases in Limerick 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
Ground Floor, Riverstone House, Henry Street, Limerick, V94 3T28
1st Floor, The Desmond Complex, Gortboy, Newcastle West, V42 WT20
Unit 2, Ground Floor, Riverstone House, 23-27 Henry Street, Limerick
1800 454 454
Local context
Limerick's rental pressure is shaped heavily by its student population and a growing tech sector, both concentrated around the city and the university.
Strong student population and growing tech sector employment
University-adjacent area with high student rental demand
Wherever you rent in Limerick, 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
Limerick City and County Council covers the whole of Limerick, city and county, 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 Limerick as everywhere else in Ireland.
No. Limerick City and County Council only investigates complaints from the tenant actually resident in the dwelling, not third-party reports. If you need help making the report, Threshold or Citizens Information can guide you through it, but the complaint itself needs to come from you.
Citizens Information has centres on Henry Street in Limerick city and in Newcastle West, and Threshold runs an outreach clinic at the same Henry Street building. All offer free, independent advice.
Every home should be safe to live in
A clear written report is the strongest first step for renters in Limerick. Generate yours now, free and private.