Tenancy

Tenant's refusal to consent to by-law repeal upheld in NSW

Landlord Not Liable for Hiring Independent Contractor to Install Range Hood

The NSW Court of Appeal decided that a landlord was not negligent for hiring an independent contractor to install a range hood. The Court found that the landlord had acted reasonably in choosing the contractor and was not responsible for the contractor's actions.

Tenant Entitled to Compensation for Uninhabitable Conditions Due to Water Penetration and Mould

The Tribunal set aside previous orders made against the landlord but awarded compensation to the tenant for a period of approximately two years where the premises were not fit for use or habitation due to water penetration and mould issues. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 NSW.

Builder Ordered to Fix Squeaky Floor Despite Rejection of Compensation Claim

NSW Tribunal Rejects Claim for Sufficient Dividing Fence Declaration

In this case, the claimant applied for declarations regarding a dividing fence between their property and an a person landowner's property under the Dividing Fences Act. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed the application because the claims did not align with the provisions of the Act.

Builder ordered to pay $100,000 for defective home renovations

In this case, the homeowner won $100,000 in damages from a person for defects and incomplete work on a home renovation project. The Tribunal ruled that even though there were disputes about who breached the contract first, a person was still responsible for fixing or compensating for any issues with the construction.

Landlord consented to lease assignment in equity

Tenant's Appeals for Rent Abatement and Bond Repayment Dismissed

Social Housing Tenancy Terminated Due to Tenant's Imprisonment

Claimant Wins Compensation for Defective Building Work

Builder Must Rectify Waterproofing and Tiling Defects Under Home Building Act

Builder Ordered to Pay Homeowners for Defective Works

Retail Leases Act Does Not Apply to 25+ Year Lease with Renewal Options

NSW Tribunal Rejects Flight Training Negligence Claim

Tenant's Claim for Breach of Management Agreement Dismissed

Validity of Strata Corporation Levies

Tenant's Claim for Procedural Fairness Before Tenancy Termination Dismissed

Tenant's Claim for Premises Possession Denied Due to Third Party's Lease

Claimant Entitled to Complete Property Purchase After Fulfilling Payment Obligations

The claimant wanted to buy a house by paying instalments over five years. The seller refused to complete the sale, claiming the claimant had not paid enough. The court ruled that the claimant had paid correctly and was entitled to finish the purchase, awarding damages for the seller's refusal.

Notice of Termination Found Valid in NSW Supreme Court Case

The NSW Supreme Court ruled that a notice of termination was valid and ordered the tenant to vacate the premises. The court held that the notice was issued in accordance with the Residential Tenancy Agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act 1987.