Details of Notices to Quit issued to social housing tenants revealed as questions raised

At the December meeting of the Cappamore-Kilmallock municipal district, Councillor Brigid Teefy raised a question regarding Notices to Quit issued to tenants of social housing in the district during 2024 and 2025.

The Councillor sought information on the number of Notices to Quit issued and the outcomes of each case.

In response, Sarah Newell, Senior Executive Officer for Housing Strategy and Non-LA Construction at Limerick City and County Council, confirmed that a total of 49 Notices to Quit were notified to the Council during this period.

The breakdown is as follows: five tenants had incomes above the social housing limit and were referred to the Housing Agency for potential purchase under Cost Rental arrangements. Of these, two sales have closed, one was withdrawn, and two are under assessment.

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Four notices were related to owners re-occupying the property, which could not progress to purchase.

One property was successfully purchased by the Council.

Nine cases could not proceed due to insufficient funding for refurbishment costs.

The remaining 30 were withdrawn for a variety of reasons, including ineligibility, tenants leaving voluntarily, lack of support from housing services, or landlords not engaging with the Council.

Councillors noted the importance of clear communication with landlords and tenants throughout the Notice to Quit process.

It was acknowledged that tenant in situ options are limited by both funding and eligibility criteria.

The meeting also touched on ongoing efforts to expand social housing availability in the district.

Councillors welcomed the detailed breakdown as it provides transparency and accountability in housing management decisions.

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