Patricia Geraghty, a Galway landlord, was ordered to pay €5,000 in compensation after discriminating against a prospective tenant who was in receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) allowance. Frank Zimmermann, the tenant, was refused tenancy despite having prostate cancer and providing necessary references.
The owner of a rental property in Galway , Patricia Geraghty, has been ordered to pay €5,000 in compensation to Frank Zimmermann, a prospective tenant with prostate cancer. Zimmermann was refused tenancy due to his receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) allowance, despite his application meeting all requirements. The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that Geraghty had breached the Equal Status Act 2000 by discriminating against a prospective tenant with a disability.
The case highlights concerns over discrimination against non-working tenants seeking accommodations
Galway Landlord Compensation Discrimination Disability Housing Assistance Payment
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