Receiving a civil summons for money in Ireland is alarming — but it is not the end. The court process has stages, you have the right to defend yourself, and in many cases there are options to settle before it reaches a hearing. What you do in the first few weeks matters most.
Radu's solicitor reviewed his photos and correspondence and filed a formal defence within the deadline. The solicitor wrote to the landlord's solicitor with the evidence, including the move-out checklist signed by the landlord's agent showing the property was in good condition. Faced with this evidence, the landlord withdrew the proceedings. Radu paid nothing.
✓ Proceedings withdrawn — nothing paidNo obligation. Matched to a specialist solicitor within 24 hours.
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