* licensed and registered clamping companies
* licensed and Garda vetted clamping staff
* a national regulator with defined appeals process
* declamp charges regulated by local authorities
* standardised signs, training and regulations
* mandatory code of practice
* maximum release time
* a graduated release fee based on the severity of the infringement
* a ban on using premium phone numbers

You can read more information on TheJournal.ie.

* Q&A about Water Billing from the dept. of Environment

* Guest Speaker: John Murphy, PRA

* Registration of Judgement Mortgages
* Vesting and transfer deed
* Leases
* Car park space ownership
* Apartment registration

Please send me an email to info@apartmentowners.ie to confirm your attendance – this is needed so that sufficient seating etc is arranged
during office hours.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.