Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I agree with some of the points that have been raised by Deputies, but we have problems with the Bill. I will explain some of the issues that concern me.

There is a problem with people having to pay management fees and what management companies can require of residents in managed estates needs to be regulated. I acknowledge the interdepartmental review. The multi-unit developments legislation needs to be amended. I have met the Apartment Owners Network which has genuine concerns about, for example, people who are not owner-occupiers not paying their management fees and sticking the owners with the entire amount. Other concerns relate to sinking funds and how the long-term, more expensive elements that can arise might simply become unaffordable. These genuine concerns need to be addressed via regulation.

My problem with the Bill is that it does not distinguish between apartment blocks and housing developments that have management fees.

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