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Supreme Court ready to shed light on Bewley’s Windows Case
RGRE Grafton Limited v Bewley’s Café Grafton Street Limited and Bewley’s Limited. On Wednesday 5 February 2025, the Supreme Court granted leave for a further appeal over the ownership of the Harry Clarke stained glass windows (the “Windows”) in Bewley’s Café, Grafton Street, Dublin. This follows the judgment of the Court of Appeal (the “COA”) […]
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Court finds landlord cannot force tenant to take new lease under 1980 Act
In a recent decision, the Circuit Court (the Court) (O’ Connor J) confirmed that Part II of the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980 (the 1980 Act) gives tenants the right, not the obligation, to take a new tenancy. In particular, the Court emphasised that a tenant who initially applies for a new tenancy is later entitled to withdraw this […]
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Boundary Disputes in Ireland
Boundary disputes can be one of the most stressful and disruptive situations a homeowner can face. They can arise in a variety of ways, such as when one property owner erects a fence or wall that encroaches on their neighbor’s land, or when one party claims a right of way over another’s land. When disputes […]
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