Cork landlord ordered to pay €7,500 for refusing HAP documentation, violating Equal Status Act.
A Cork landlord, Seán O'Riordan, has been ordered to pay €7,500 to former tenant Daniel O'Brien after refusing to accept Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) documentation. The Workplace Relations Commission ruled this refusal violated the Equal Status Act, causing O'Brien financial hardship and forcing him to leave his rental property. The case underscores the importance of fair housing practices and consequences for non-compliant landlords.
September 04, 2024
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