While he was in France, the landlords changed the locks, threatened to “pull every single pence” from him, and advertised his room online. They also contacted Maynooth University, alleging that he owed them money.
A French student who was hit with a 17-page invoice by his Dublin landlords has been awarded €7,000 in damages.
Maynooth University student Laurent Stacchetti rented a room in Clonsilla, where the owners also ran an Airbnb.
Mr Stacchetti had agreed not to pay certain utilities in return for helping with Airbnb tasks, but he told the Residential Tenancies Board the demands quickly became overwhelming - with more than 20 calls in rapid succession at times.
He said he often carried out the jobs “for fear of reprisal”, including late-night requests such as printing a return label.
During a busy St Patrick’s weekend, according to the Irish Times, the landlord accused him of being “unhelpful” and blamed him for alleged Airbnb losses and bad reviews.
She then decided to “charge him for every single service he used”, the tribunal heard.
This included using the dining table for studying, as well as visits from his girlfriend.
While he was in France, the landlords changed the locks, threatened to “pull every single pence” from him, and advertised his room online.
They also contacted Maynooth University, alleging that he owed them money.
The RTB found his peaceful occupation was severely breached, ruling the tenancy was unlawfully terminated.
The couple - Gabriela Hennigan and Michael Hennigan - must pay €7,000 and return his €850 deposit.
The figure includes €3,500 in damages and €3,500 for the unlawful termination of the tenancy.
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