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Salon owner 'very wise' to withdraw action against landlord

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 13 May 2021, Ms Sinead Connolly, owner of Sin E Hair and Beauty Salon, withdrew her injunction case against landlord Mr Peter McLaughlin. Connolly had claimed that McLaughlin had re‑entered the salon without warning, changed the locks, and locked her and staff out, alleging this was due to a rent arrears dispute. She sought temporary access to serve customers and an order for her equipment to be returned. McLaughlin's lawyers argued he was entitled to re‑enter peacefully and lawfully, and that Connolly owed over €90,000 in arrears. The court noted McLaughlin had not charged rent for ten months in 2020‑21 when the salon was closed for Covid‑19. Connolly, who represented herself, had engaged a builder to remove her equipment and no longer sought temporary access.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Salon owner 'very wise' to withdraw action against landlord. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 2021 and 2020 Other
• 2021-05-13 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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