Multi-Unit Developments Act Dispute Advice

Multi-Unit Developments Act dispute advice in Ireland helps apartment owners and owners’ management companies resolve disputes over service charges, sinking funds, repairs, common areas or how the management company is run. These disputes are governed by the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, which provides for mediation and Circuit Court applications. A solicitor would review the issue and documents, explains rights and obligations and recommends a practical strategy.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Review of the issue and the development’s documents
• Explanation of rights and obligations under the 2011 Act
• Advice on dispute-resolution options including mediation and court applications
• Recommended practical strategy
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Apartment owners in dispute with an OMC
• OMC directors dealing with non-paying owners
• Residents’ groups concerned about management
• Owners disputing a sinking fund or levy

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then review the dispute and recommends a strategy.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does MUD Act dispute advice cost in Ireland?

Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

What is the Multi-Unit Developments Act?

The 2011 Act governs owners’ management companies in multi-unit developments, including service charges, sinking funds and dispute resolution.

Can MUD Act disputes go to court?

Yes, the Act provides for Circuit Court applications, and encourages mediation.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.