Tenant living in car due to rent hike awarded damages; landlord ordered to repay payment

Tenant living in car due to rent hike awarded damages; landlord ordered to repay payment

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A tenant who lived in a car for months with their partner and child due to a rent increase has been awarded damages. Additionally, landlord David Massey from Kildare was ordered to repay a 'goodwill payment' he allegedly sought from the family to secure the rental home. This decision highlights issues related to housing affordability and landlord practices.

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