The RTB last week upheld the 20 households eviction notices



Residents of Leeside Apartments who face homelessness after a landmark ruling against them by the Residential Tenancies Board have welcomed the support of homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry.

The tenants - who have vowed to appeal against the RTB's decision to uphold their eviction notices - held a press conference in Dublin calling for the introduction of legislation to protect tenants from evictions on the grounds of refurbishment

More than 20 households at the apartment complex face homelessness after the RTB upheld eviction notices issued by their landlord, vulture fund Lugus Capital.

Speaking to RedFM News Aimee O'Riordan of the Leeside Apartments who travelled to Dublin for the press conference says Fr Peter McVerry will help to add weight to their campaign