A builder has claimed in the High Court that the auctioneers and estate agentsâ watchdog wrongly refused to compensate him for money paid to an agent whose operating licence had expired.
Cannice Martin, a groundworks contractor, has challenged a decision of the Property Services Appeals Board to disallow his appeal against a decision of the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to refuse him compensation.
Mr Martin, from Keady in Co Armagh, says he lost â¬12,500 to Edward Paul Nugent Ltd, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, which was a deposit paid to the auctioneer.
He says he was approached by Nugents in relation to the sale of the lands at a time when the firm had failed to renew its auctioneersâ licence and knowing it was about to expire. It also knew or ought to have known at the time it was insolvent, he claims. The firm, which also operated Castleblayney Mart, later went into liquidation.
Rent scam alert issued by gardaí after people stung for thousands
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Gardaí have put the public on alert to a rent scam in which it is claimed has people stung people have been stung for thousands of euro.
The guards issued a statement after being alerted by colleagues in counties in southern Leinster. Gardaí have received a number of complaints of rental scams whereby people have paid over deposits and rent advances to fraudulent accounts. In recent days a number of people have been victimised in the Kilkenny, Carlow & Waterford Divisions resulting in losses running into thousands of euros.
Rent scam alert issued by midlands gardaí after people stung for thousands
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Midlands Gardaí have put the public on alert to a rent scam in which it is claimed has people stung people have been stung for thousands of euro.
The guards issued a statement after being alerted by colleagues. Gardaí have received a number of complaints of rental scams whereby people have paid over deposits and rent advances to fraudulent accounts. In recent days a number of people have been victimised in the Kilkenny, Carlow & Waterford Divisions resulting in losses running into thousands of euros. Again we urge people to fully check out the authenticity of advertisements for rental accommodation and to check out the property in advance of handing over or depositing money. This includes holiday rentals. Appropriate checks should be carried to ensure that the person renting the property is authorised to do so.
Gardaí warn public over rental scam in Kilkenny
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Gardai have received a number of complaints of rental scams whereby people have paid over deposits and rent advances to fraudulent accounts.
In recent days a number of people have been victimised in the Kilkenny Carlow and Waterford Divisions resulting in losses running into thousands of euros. The amount sought for deposit and advance was €2158 in each case.
Again we urge people to fully check out the authenticity of advertisements for rental accommodation and to check out the property in advance of handing over or depositing money. This includes holiday rentals. Appropriate checks should be carried to insure that the person renting the property is authorised to do so.
Laois Offaly Gardaí have put the public on alert to a rent scam in which it is claimed has people stung people have been stung for thousands of euro. The.