Overholding can be risky, costly and stressful – but more tenants are considering it out of desperation.
Tag: evictions
Posted inCity Desk
On Dundrum Road, a Former Asylum Seeker and Her Children Face a Short-Notice Eviction from an Emergency Shelter
She had stayed in the shelter since she’d got her status because she couldn’t find another place to live. But she’s no longer welcome.
Posted inCity Desk
When the Eviction Ban Ends, the Newly Homeless Will Have to Join the Queue for Emergency Accommodation
There are waiting lists, and an increase in the number of people seeking legal assistance because they were refused emergency accommodation, say charities.
Posted inAug 26th, 2020, City Desk
In Glasnevin, a Landlord Attempts to Illegally Evict Two Residents
Turfing out two residents – and allegedly locking others inside – marks the latest round of conflict between tenants and those letting 131C Slaney Road.
Posted inCity Desk, May 13th, 2020
Despite Evictions Ban, Some Say They’ve Still Been Forced to Leave Their Homes
Their circumstances vary, from one man in his own studio for the first time in years, to a woman recently arrived but unable to pay the rent.
Posted inCity Desk, Feb 5th, 2020
Sharp Increase in Dublin Councils’ Use of Notices to Move on Travellers, Figures Suggest
The state has long been criticised for its use of these notices, and the lack of oversight in how they are issued – particularly in a climate of poor housing and site provision for Travellers.
Posted inAug 14th, 2019, Unreal Estate
Two Long-Term Tenants Battle to Stay in Grove Park
Irina Lapshina and Jurij Pučkov have been given notices to quit. They want greater assurance that, after the landlord refurbishes, they’ll be able to move back.
Posted inMay 15th, 2019, Unreal Estate
On Richmond Street South, a Row of Tenants Resist Eviction
Some have been issued notices to leave, as company landlords want to renovate. Last week, several men went into one home and took the doors away with them.
Posted inA Quick Note, Dec 20th, 2017
Help Us Report: Is Your Landlord Selling Up?
It can be a hassle to chase down whether a landlord does actually sell up when they say they plan to. So let us check for you.
Posted inCity Desk, Oct 4th, 2017
Council Briefs: Social Housing, the Clontarf Cycle Route, and More
At Monday’s monthly meeting, councillors questioned Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy on current policies – before moving on to their usual business.