Welcome to the P. O’Connor & Son Solicitors Law blog. This blog is intended to give our clients and future clients an insight into areas of law that may affect them in the present or future. We hope that you will find this blog helpful.
Who is responsible for repairing sewerage pipe damage affecting our houses?
Both Irish Water and the local council claim it is a private matter Patrick O'Connor, Senior Partner and Solicitor at our firm, recently featured in The Irish Times Property Clinic. You can read the original article here and or read the full article below. I live in a...
How can my house generate an income now that I’m living in a nursing home?
Can you advise me about what’s involved in renting, and ‘pledged’ housing? Can you advise me please about house rental and “pledged” housing? I own a semidetached three bedroom house in a cul-de-sac in South Dublin. I am in a nursing home now and will be for the...
Speed Up Your Property Sale
Selling your property can take time but this new guide can help consumers to avoid delays when selling a property in Ireland. The guide has been published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Law Society of Ireland with the aim of speeding up property...
Is my neighbour liable for damage to my property caused by their renovation works?
'Construction workers were using my small yard space for scaffolding without permission.' At no stage has any offer been made by the owner or the contractor to foot the expenses I have already incurred. Samantha Geraghty, Managing Partner and Solicitor at our firm,...
P O’Connor & Son win Irish law Award
We are delighted to announce that P. O’Connor & Son was awarded Excellence and Innovation in Client Services (Connaught / Ulster) and was shortlisted in seven categories at the Irish Law Awards which took place in the Convention Centre on Friday 14th June last....
Can my local authority order me to sell land I’ve just inherited?
Is there a timeframe that one can own a property before there’s a compulsory purchase order? Siobhán Durkan, Partner and Solicitor at our firm, recently featured in The Irish Times Property Clinic. You can read the full article below. I have a query regarding the...
