A Dublin landlord has been ordered to pay €12,000 in damages after re-advertising a property at a higher rent following a notice of termination on a family.
A Dublin landlord has been ordered to pay €12,000 in damages after re-advertising a property at a higher rent following a notice of termination on a family. Natalie Gorghi, who lived at the Navan Road property with her husband and two sons for over 11 years, received a notice of termination from her landlord Linda Coate, citing a need for the property for her own occupation. After a lengthy and difficult search, Ms. Gorghi found alternative accommodation, moving in December 2023.
However, the new location is significantly farther from her children's school, adding 90 minutes to her commute, and the rent is almost double the previous amount (€2,660 compared to €1,334). Ms. Gorghi was appalled to discover an advertisement for the former property on Daft.ie at a higher rental price. She believed the entire process was a tactic to force them out so the rent could be increased. Ms. Gorghi stated she would have forfeited her current tenancy and accepted the loss of her deposit if she had been offered the opportunity to stay in her former home.Representing Ms. Coate, Alan McKenna argued that Ms. Gorghi had not provided updated contact information, although Ms. Gorghi insisted her details had remained consistent for 12 years. Mr. McKenna claimed the advertised rent of €2,150 was intended to attract fewer inquiries due to the high demand in the rental market. He asserted that the new tenants were paying €2,017.77 per month, which included additional services. Ms. Coate explained to the tribunal that medical issues arose after regaining possession of the property, forcing her to stay with relatives. She stated that if the tenants had desired the dwelling, they should have responded to the Daft.ie advertisement in January 2024.The tribunal ruled that Ms. Coate unlawfully deprived Ms. Gorghi of possession of the property by failing to offer her the opportunity to reoccupy it before re-advertising. It acknowledged that Ms. Gorghi and her family suffered losses, inconvenience, and expenses as a direct result of this action. Considering the significant consequences, the tribunal ordered Ms. Coate to pay €12,000 in damages in 12 monthly installments. This case highlights the challenges faced by renters in Dublin's competitive housing market and the potential for exploitation by landlords
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