Property Management Companies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Ceisteanna (480)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

532 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is legally permissible for management companies to clamp residents’ cars for non-payment of management fees; if so, the detail of the legal framework within which such action can take place; the safeguards in place to ensure management companies and or residents committees are not abusing powers granted to them under law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11346/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O’Sullivan)

My Department has no function in relation to the operation of property management companies. The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, which falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, regulates the management and operation of such companies.