EU Commissioner for Consumers, Vera Jourová, calls for investigation

6 April 2017:

In response to UK owners claims of mis-selling, Vicky Ford MEP, sent a letter to Commissioner Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Consumers, explaining the experience of victims and asking the Commissioner to investigate. She also spoke to Brian Hayes MEP who has supported Irish owners in this regard with engagement with the Irish CCPC. 

Specifically examining the possible infringement on three aspects of EU Directives:

1.            Mis-selling of the properties

2.            Unfair contract terms

3.            The necessity of more communication between Competition and Consumer Authorities across Europe

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Commissioner Jourová's services alerted the relevant national authorities asking them to assess complaints received by property owners.

Read more at: http://www.vickyford.org/communications/latest-news-from-your-mep/inquiry-into-french-property-scams-launched/887