Apartment Owners Network

Thanks everyone for joining us last night, hope you had a great night!

And to continue the Christmas cheer, the Property Services Regulations bill (2009) passed both houses of the government this week and is awaiting the signature of our newly elected President. The year at the end of the bill name gives some indication of how long this has been in the making but at least it’s near the finish line now. Once its signed into law, the regulator will have lots of new powers like the licensing and regulation of managing agents (and estate agents and other property companies).

If you feel like a challenge, there are spots on the board of directors of the PRSA which are reserved for people who have experience in consumer affairs. If you think that might be you, check out the link on the front page of the NPSRA website.

Come join us in the Odeon on Harcourt St tomorrow evening at 7pm for a few Christmas drinks!

2011 has been a great year for the Apartment Owners Network and so, to celebrate, we’re going to take December off, have a few drinks and talk about the positive things in life. You’re all invited to come along on Thursday 8th December in a venue to be decided.

This will replace the December meeting. The next regular meeting will be held Thursday 12th January in the usual location.

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 10th November at 7pm in the usual location. Due to popular demand, the topic of debt collection will be discussed – Deirdre Fox (chair of AON) and Jenny Murphy (member of Carley & Connellan) will address the meeting.

We have been working to obtain a definitive on whether a receiver is obliged to pay the service charges due (including arrears) on the apartments they have taken charge of. We believe they are obliged but are endeavouring to have an auditor or solicitor write it down for us.

Please email us (info@apartmentowners.ie) if you’re able to attend so that we can make space for you.

Here’s a map and showing the location and here’s a list of ways to get there:

• Luas
  • Four Courts on the Red Line from Tallaght, Connolly and the Point (map)
• Dart & Suburban trains
  • Tara St – allow a 15 minute walk (map & directions)
  • Heuston – allow a 20 minute walk (map & directions).
• Dublin Bikes
  • Christchurch Place outside Jurys Hotel (map)
  • Upper Ormond Quay across the river, beside Grattan Bridge (map)
• Dublin Bus
• Bus routes have changed lately. Check out this page to find the new bus routes.
• On-street parking
  • On-street parking is located across the river, in front of the Four Courts building.

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 13th October at 7pm in the usual location.

Here’s a map and showing the location and here’s a list of ways to get there:

• Luas
  • Four Courts on the Red Line from Tallaght, Connolly and the Point (map)
• Dart & Suburban trains
  • Tara St – allow a 15 minute walk (map & directions)
  • Heuston – allow a 20 minute walk (map & directions).
• Dublin Bikes
  • Christchurch Place outside Jurys Hotel (map)
  • Upper Ormond Quay across the river, beside Grattan Bridge (map)
• Dublin Bus

  Bus routes have changed lately. Check out >this page to find the new bus routes.

• On-street parking
  • On-street parking is located across the river, in front of the Four Courts building.