NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Consumer and Commercial Division) case law

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 Wins Reduced Rent for Premises Deterioration

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismisses costs application

Tenant Wins Costs After Proving Landlord's Defenses Unsuccessful

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

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.

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

Tenant Wins Compensation for Broken Air Conditioner in NSW Tribunal

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled that a tenant was entitled to compensation after an air conditioner in their rental property broke down, making the premises uncomfortable to live in during a particularly hot summer season.