Landlord who evicted family-of-seven so his daughter could 'move in' ordered to pay 15k damages
Briefly

Claire Friel and her family, who had rented a house in Donegal since 2015, faced significant challenges after receiving a notice of termination from their landlord, Declan Breslin, shortly before an eviction ban was enacted. Friel reported intimidating behavior from Breslin as they attempted to secure alternative accommodation, which ultimately led them to spend significant savings on mobile homes. After vacating the property, Friel claimed there was no evidence of new tenants moving in, raising concerns over the landlord's motives and behavior throughout the process, including the unresolved return of her deposit.
Claire Friel alleged that her landlord engaged in intimidating behavior after issuing her a notice of termination, which caused significant distress and difficulties in finding new accommodation.
Despite her attempts to find other housing options and requests for additional time, the landlord's actions left Friel and her family struggling to secure proper living arrangements.
Read at Irish Independent
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