Leeside Apartments Residents To Appeal Against The Residential Tenancies Boards Ruling
The RTB last week upheld the 20 households eviction notices
Residents of Leeside Apartments who face homelessness after a landmark ruling against them by the Residential Tenancies Board have welcomed the support of homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry.
The tenants - who have vowed to appeal against the RTB's decision to uphold their eviction notices - held a press conference in Dublin calling for the introduction of legislation to protect tenants from evictions on the grounds of refurbishment
More than 20 households at the apartment complex face homelessness after the RTB upheld eviction notices issued by their landlord, vulture fund Lugus Capital.
Speaking to RedFM News Aimee O'Riordan of the Leeside Apartments who travelled to Dublin for the press conference says Fr Peter McVerry will help to add weight to their campaign
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries