DR1217-39695 TR0218-002840
15 Cartron Drive Athlone Westmeath
Date: 2018-11-20
Evictor: Brian Kane
Ruling against evictor: Illegal eviction, stolen deposit
Notes:
Evidence of landlord's agent: "He agreed that he had taken the handle off the door and said this was because it was showing signs of wear and tear and needed replacement". Tenant's evidence: "She said that between 6 and 7 o’clock in the evening her husband called her and said he had been hit and accused of theft. She said that in response to this she called An Garda Siochana but they were not interested... . She said that they still had five days of the tenancy left to run and it was not the Appellant Landlord’s job to remove their belongings and place them outside". RTB decision: "On the 13th of December 2017 the Appellant Landlord’s two sons attended at the dwelling and removed the Respondent Tenant’s belongings from the dwelling and placed them in the front garden. They then removed the handle from the front door of the dwelling to prevent the Respondent Tenants from being able to re-gain access to the dwelling".
Data Source: RTB