The ESB meter for my parent's shop is in the front hallway of a dwelling next door. The building is more than 125 years old. The previous owner provided access for more than 50 years when the meters needed to be read. All meters for the building are co-located. The new owner is refusing access to the shop tenant and wants it moved. He has purchased all other units in the building. We were happy to comply at our expense but the ESB refused on the grounds that they need a single access point to switch the electricity off to the entire building in the event of a fire.
The new owner continues to refuse entry and has already blocked access to a back laneway where a private right of way exists. We fear that the tenant may leave when the lease is up.
Unfortunately polite dialogue has not resolved the issue. Can the ESB insist that new owner provide access or is a solicitor required? If it is the latter can it be easily challenged and become costly?
The new owner continues to refuse entry and has already blocked access to a back laneway where a private right of way exists. We fear that the tenant may leave when the lease is up.
Unfortunately polite dialogue has not resolved the issue. Can the ESB insist that new owner provide access or is a solicitor required? If it is the latter can it be easily challenged and become costly?
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