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Company claims city building is being unlawfully occupied

Summary

Sumberry Limited, owner of a four‑storey former music shop on James Street, Dublin 8, has filed High Court proceedings alleging that up to 12 people, including Mr Stephen Bedford, are unlawfully trespassing on the property. The company bought the building in 2021 for €800,000 and secured planning permission last year to convert it into 11 apartments. It claims the building, previously boarded up and unoccupied, has been occupied by unknown parties since January. Sumberry says none of the alleged occupants have permission or a lawful reason to be there and that the building lacks suitable residential facilities, including a working fire alarm system. The plaintiff seeks an injunction to restrain the defendants from occupying the property, to prevent them from blocking access, and to order them to vacate. The case will return to the High Court next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Company claims city building is being unlawfully occupied. Charges or matters: unlawfully trespassing. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2024-04-30 Publication

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