Property owners invited to attend information evening in Mayo

ONWERS of apartments and properties in other multi-unit developments (MUDs) are invited to attend an information evening in Castlebar that aims to help them take a full and active role in their owners’ management companies (OMCs).

Hosted by The Housing Agency, the event takes place at The Ellison Hotel on October 2 at 7pm and is open to members of OMCs, and anyone else involved with apartments or MUDs. It will look at stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities and the supports available to them.

OMCs are responsible for looking after the shared spaces, facilities and services in a housing development, such as an apartment block.

David Rouse, Multi-Unit Developments Adviser with The Housing Agency, explained: “The OMC is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the common areas of the estate, for example lifts, corridors, hallways, stairs, gardens and car parks. Services for which it is responsible include building insurance, security, cleaning and waste management.”

While in most cases OMC directors are supported by the skills and experience of a licensed professional property management agent, they must still be familiar with the laws and regulations around running an OMC.

While attendance at the information evenings is free, registration is required. More information can be found at https://www.housingagency.ie/news-and-events or by emailing MUD@housingagency.ie.