NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Appeal Panel) case law
Judgments from the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Appeal Panel) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Tenant's Appeal on Five-Year Lease Term Dismissed
Access to Government Info Appeal Rejected by NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the Commissioner's decision on access to government information. The Tribunal ruled that the Commissioner did not hold any additional relevant information at the time of the initial decision.
Application for Leave to Appeal Dismissed - NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an application for leave to appeal an interlocutory decision and ordered the applicant to pay the respondents' costs. The Tribunal found that the usual rule applies and that special circumstances were not demonstrated.
Claimant Wins Appeal Over Break Lease Fee in Tenancy Dispute
Tribunal Varies Costs From Indemnity To Ordinary Basis
Tribunal Rejects Appeal for Insufficient Evidence of Loss
Handyman Ordered to Pay Damages for Defective Work
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an appeal, confirming that a handyman's work was defective and ordering him to pay damages. The Tribunal relied on expert evidence to determine the cost of fixing the work and found that the handyman was not properly licensed or qualified to perform the work.
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
Tenant's Appeal Dismissed for Late Witness Evidence
Dividing Fence Substantially Complies with Agreement
Appeal Dismissed: No Question of Law - NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
NSW Appeal Panel Grants Leave: Unfair Hearing Practices Overturned
Unsuccessful Appeal Costs Order at NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
In this case, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal ordered the appellant to pay the respondent's legal costs after an unsuccessful appeal. The Tribunal determined that special circumstances existed, including the complexity of the legal dispute and the unsuccessful nature of the appeal.
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.
Application for Costs Refused in Appeal
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an application for costs in an appeal. The applicant did not provide enough evidence to show special circumstances that would justify the award of costs.