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Legal advice - deposit return

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  • 26-02-2015 7:35pm
    #1
    crispdub
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi
    Can anyone recommend a solicitor in Dublin to deal with recovering my deposit from a landlord? I know there's the PRTB but I've been there before and I don't want to do the Small Claims Court.
    Thanks


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    The_Morrigan
    Moderators Posts: 9,368 ✭✭✭The_Morrigan


    Please also seek recommendations from family & friends, recommendations from the internet should be taken with a pinch of salt.

    Mod Note

    Recommendations via pm only


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    MarkAnthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,934 ✭✭✭MarkAnthony


    Solicitor will have to proceed through the PRTB so but pointless.


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    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,180 ✭✭✭hfallada


    AFAIK you have no choice but to use the PRTB. They have blocked court access for tenant/LL disputes, as the PRTB was set up to take these disputes out of the court system. Personally I think an officer in local authorities should deal with disputes before they go onto the PRTB. So they hopefully could be dealt with quicker.

    There is no point using a solicitor if a LL knows the solicitor is powerless, if he cant be brought to court,as it has to go to the PRTB. There has to be a way to enforce a legal threat, otherwise its an expensive piece of paper


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    crispdub
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭crispdub


    Hi all thanks for your replies. I've spoken to a solicitor. They can take the case but she explained it would cost more than the deposit so it doesn't make sense really. I can still go down the legal route if I'm not happy with the PRTB outcome so that's something I suppose. Thanks again.


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