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Couple Fights $14K Service Charges, Highlights Rental System Flaws
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A Galway couple faced exorbitant service charges, totaling nearly €14,000 annually, alongside €1,136 monthly rent. After challenging with the RTB, they secured a €2,000 refund. Service charges, unlike management fees, arent subject to strict regulation, leading to disputes. Politicians and renters groups call for these charges to be included in the official rent definition to prevent landlords from circumventing rent caps. Tenants can seek help from groups like Threshold or file with the RTB to contest unfair charges.
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