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Landlord jailed for contempt after refusing to comply with court orders

Summary

Liam Mulvaney was jailed for ten days for contempt of court after refusing to comply with orders to stop interfering with or trespassing on 17 properties in receivership, including 39 units in Dublin. The High Court found that Mulvaney had obstructed receiver Tom O'Brien by instructing tenants not to deal with the receiver, moving into one of the properties at Avondale Lodge, and interfering with sales efforts, such as removing 'For sale' signs. He also registered a lis pendens and failed to hand over rents from most properties, despite a December order. Mulvaney, who disputes the receiver's appointment and claims the Avondale Lodge property is his family home, represented himself and argued health problems and a desire to appeal the injunction. The judge, unable to overturn the High Court order, directed his arrest and ten‑day imprisonment for contempt. The receiver, appointed by Ulster Bank, claims €7.5 million owed by Mulvaney for loans from 2004 to 2010.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Landlord jailed for contempt after refusing to comply with court orders. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• 2004 and 2010 Other
• 2018-02-09 Publication

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Stage Appeal

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