Landlords must abide by strict legal requirements when it comes to evicting tenants, especially if they are pregnant. Failing to do so can lead to hefty fines and damage their reputation. In a recent case, a landlord in Ireland was forced to pay €13,000 in damages after threatening to evict a pregnant tenant. The case … Read more
Councillors in Kerry are calling for a reduction in the number of social housing developments by approved housing bodies, claiming that they will lead to antisocial behaviour problems, and advocating instead for a mix that includes options to buy. Councillor Bobby O’Connell has called for “no more than 20%” of the new 67-house development at … Read more
The Irish Government’s tenant-in-situ scheme, which aims to protect tenants from eviction by allowing them to buy their homes while they continue to live in them, has come under fire for its lack of resources and detail. Critics argue that the scheme does not provide enough support and funding for tenants to participate effectively, and … Read more
Dublin homeowner Jamie Goldrick has allowed a mural featuring a controversial image of gardaí overseeing a Famine-era eviction to be painted on the side of his house. Goldrick says “It’s important that art can be political.” The mural is an enlarged version of an image created by visual artist Adam Doyle in March 2021, which … Read more
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords and tenants around the country anxiously awaited the renewal of the eviction ban. While the moratorium provided temporary relief for renters struggling to make ends meet, a recent lapse in the ban has made thousands of notices to quit go live. As landlords move forward with eviction … Read more
Ireland’s economy has been hailed as the so-called Celtic Tiger in the early 2000s, with its booming property market and job growth. However, in recent years, many Irish citizens are feeling the squeeze of what has been dubbed the “new squeezed middle”. The latest victim in this demographic are borrowers with tracker mortgages. While these … Read more
Ireland is a beautiful country, with rolling green fields, charming villages, and a rich culture and history. It’s no wonder that many people dream of moving back home to Ireland. However, for some, that dream can be difficult to achieve due to financial constraints. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why moving home to … Read more
A family of eight in Donegal has been evicted from their rental home without notice and left without any emergency accommodation. The eviction was carried out by a group of men who arrived at the property and forced the family out. The incident has been described as “truly shocking” by local politicians and has raised … Read more