Tenancy
Tenancy judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Appeal on Five-Year Lease Term Dismissed
Tenant Wins Rent Reduction Due to Poor Water Quality and Appliance Issues
NSW Tribunal: Each Side Pays Own Legal Fees After Mixed Success
Each Party Bears Own Costs in NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Case
In this case, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled that each party should bear their own costs in the proceedings, as there were no special circumstances that warranted an award of costs.
Tenant Granted Relief Against Forfeiture in NSW Supreme Court
The NSW Supreme Court ruled in favour of a tenant who sought to renew their lease despite some breaches. The court determined that the breaches were minor and did not cause any loss to the landlord, thus granting the tenant relief under the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW).
Order for possession of property granted in NSW Supreme Court
Construction Company Wins Claim for Unpaid Progress Payments in Cost-Plus Contract Dispute
Claimant wins compensation for engine damage due to contaminated fuel
Tenant's Appeal Stay Request Rejected by NSW Court of Appeal
Claimant Wins Appeal Over Break Lease Fee in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant Entitled to Compensation and Repairs for Breaches of Tenancy Agreement
Tenant's Appeal Against Excessive Rent Increase Dismissed
Tenant's Appeal Allowed: Termination Order Replaced with Compliance Requirements
Builder Entitled to Quantum Meruit Compensation for Rectifying Defective Works
A dispute arose between a homeowner and a a person over building work variations and compensation for delays. The Tribunal ruled that the a person could claim payment under quantum meruit for rectifying defects and delays, despite no written agreement on variations.
Tenant's Appeal Dismissed for Late Witness Evidence
Tenant Wins Reduced Rent for Premises Deterioration
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismisses costs application
Tenant's Stay Request for Warrant of Possession Denied
Tenant Wins Costs After Proving Landlord's Defenses Unsuccessful
Tenant's Appeal for Rent Reduction Dismissed
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed a tenant's appeal regarding the termination of a residential tenancy agreement and the refusal of a rent reduction claim. The Tribunal found that the tenant was afforded procedural fairness and refused leave to appeal on other grounds.