An Agreed Programme for Government undertook to consider the introduction of legislation to regulate the establishment and operation of apartment complex management companies. A Law Reform Commission working group is currently examining the law on condominiums. The aim is to develop proposals to provide a mechanism for dealing with issues which are already arising, or which, it is anticipated, will arise, in existing and future multi-unit developments.
As part of its work, this group is considering potential consumer protection elements, including service charges. I understand that the group intends to produce a consultation paper early in the new year. This should provide a basis for considering possible measures and how they should be pursued.