Tenant Entitled to Compensation for Uninhabitable Conditions Due to Water Penetration and Mould
📖 Technical summary
The landlord's application to set aside previous orders was successful, but on revised terms.
📚 Full judgment
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The landlord's application to set aside the previous orders was allowed because the initial calculation of damages contained an error.
- The Tribunal extended the deadline for the landlord's application because refusing it would be unjust due to the error in the damages calculation.
- The compensation for the tenant's loss was calculated based on the rent she actually paid, not the market rent.
- The tenant was awarded compensation for storage costs and the value of damaged mattresses, as the landlord conceded these costs.
- The landlord's representative adequately explained why the landlord should not be referred for contempt, acknowledging shortcomings and poor management.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant's claim for compensation for water ingress before December 2012 was rejected due to insufficient evidence.
- The tenant's claim for the full cost of new mattresses was rejected because she was not entitled to replace old mattresses with new ones.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord in a residential tenancy dispute.
How did the court decide, and why?
The Tribunal set aside previous orders made against the landlord but awarded compensation to the tenant based on evidence that the premises were uninhabitable due to water penetration and mould issues for approximately two years.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Residential Tenancies Act 2010 NSW, Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW).
What was the argument that mattered most?
The landlord's evidence showing that the premises had been uninhabitable due to water penetration and mould issues for approximately two years.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
For the tenant, as they were awarded compensation.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
A tenant may be entitled to compensation if their premises are uninhabitable due to water penetration and mould issues.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The landlord's affidavit detailing the history of the matter and steps taken to improve practices and procedures.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal can often be appealed to higher courts.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for legal matters involving compensation claims.