Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
379. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible for homeowners on a housing development that has been abandoned by the management company to receive legal assistance under the Multi-Unit Developments Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14209/13]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that I am unable to comment on particular cases but I can indicate the following by way of general information.
Section 24 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 contains provisions for the resolution of disputes relating to multi-unit developments. In general, it provides that a person may apply to court for an order to enforce any rights conferred or obligations imposed by the Act. The court, if satisfied that a right has been infringed or an obligation has not been discharged, may make such remedial order as it deems appropriate in the circumstances with a view to ensuring the effective enforcement of the right or the effective discharge of the obligation in respect of the development concerned. However, there is no provision in the Act dealing with legal assistance for unit owners in such proceedings.
