Under Section 34(h) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, where a dwelling was let for the purposes of a business — for example, staff accommodation tied to an employment arrangement — a landlord may terminate the Part 4 tenancy where the dwelling is no longer required for that business purpose.
Key Points for Landlords
- This ground only applies where the original letting was tied to a business purpose
- Common example: staff or employee accommodation where the employment has ended
- No statutory declaration is required for this ground
- The business connection to the original letting should be clearly documented
- RTBNotice.ie generates the correct Section 34(h) wording and notice period
What Counts as "Let for Business Purposes"?
The clearest examples are dwellings provided as part of an employment package — a caretaker's residence, staff accommodation tied to a hospitality or agricultural role, or similar arrangements where occupation of the dwelling was linked to the business relationship rather than an independent residential letting. Where that business connection has ended (for example, the employment has ceased), this ground allows the landlord to recover the dwelling.
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Generate My Notice of TerminationFrequently Asked Questions
Does this apply to a normal residential letting to a self-employed tenant?
No — this ground is about the letting itself being tied to a business purpose (such as staff accommodation), not about the tenant's own employment status or occupation.
Do I need a statutory declaration for a Section 34(h) notice?
No — unlike sale, refurbishment or landlord-required grounds, this ground does not require a statutory declaration to accompany the notice.
What notice period applies?
The standard notice period based on the length of the tenancy applies, the same as most other grounds. Use the RTB notice periods table to confirm the exact period.
Related Guides
See our full guide to serving a Notice of Termination in Ireland, the RTB notice periods table, what a valid notice of termination template must contain, and the common reasons a notice is ruled invalid.