We need a short-term rental from 1 March 2026 before buying a home. Will the new law prevent us from ending our tenancy early?

From: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Published on: 4 November 2025
Last updated on: 4 November 2025

Grace and Rían and their two children hope to buy a home soon but need to enter a new tenancy on 1 March 2026. Will this new law stop them terminating their tenancy during its 6-year minimum duration?

No

Grace and Rían can end their tenancy in the usual way. They just need to give their landlord the required notice.

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