A new law gave the tenant a right to a third of his freehold, seven years rent; twenty-one years rent being the average value of a freehold in Ireland. Seeing an escape from this claim in the clause which barred the right in the case of non-payment

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A new law gave the tenant a right to a third of his freehold, seven years rent; twenty-one years rent being the average value of a freehold in Ireland. Seeing an escape from this claim in the clause which barred the right in the case of non-payment

A new law gave the tenant a right to a third of his freehold, seven years rent; twenty-one years rent being the average value of a freehold in Ireland. Seeing an escape from this claim in the clause which barred the right in the case of non-payment of rent. He would wait till the tenant did not pay his rent, a very frequent occurrence in Ireland and then he would evict mercilessly. Date: 1870

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Acts Depression Dual Dwelling Evicted Eviction Homeless Introduced Landlord Legislation Money Owed Ownership Payment Removed Rent

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This powerful print captures the harsh reality faced by tenants in Ireland during the 1870s. A new law granted tenants the right to a portion of their freehold, equivalent to seven years' rent, with twenty-one years' rent being the average value of a freehold in Ireland at that time. However, landlords found a loophole in the clause which allowed them to evict tenants who failed to pay their rent. In this image, we see a landlord waiting for the perfect opportunity to exploit this clause. With non-payment of rent being a common occurrence in Ireland due to economic hardships and other factors, he would ruthlessly evict tenants as soon as they fell behind on payments. The scene depicted here is one of desperation and injustice, as families are forcibly removed from their homes and left homeless. The introduction of such legislation only served to exacerbate an already dire situation for many rural families struggling through times of depression and hardship. This photo serves as a stark reminder of the dual ownership dynamics that existed between landlords and tenants during this period in Irish history. It sheds light on the cruel realities faced by those who were at the mercy of landowners and highlights the need for reform in housing laws to protect vulnerable populations from eviction and homelessness.

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