NSW Land and Housing Corporation v Paul [2022] NSWCATCD 174

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: NSW Land and Housing Corporation v Paul [2022] NSWCATCD 174 Hearing dates: 7 June 2022 and 5 August 2022 Date of orders: 26 October 2022 Decision date: 26 October 2022 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: P French, Senior Member Decision: (1) The residential tenancy agreement is terminated under s 91(1)(a) and (b) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and possession of the premises is given to the landlord on the date of termination. (2) The order for possession is suspended until 23 November 2022. Catchwords: LEASES AND TENANCIES – Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) – rights and obligations of landlords and tenants – use of premises for an illegal purpose – whether undue hardship Legislation Cited: Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) Cases Cited: Orr v NSW Land and Housing Corporation [2018] NSWCATAP 237 NSW Land and Housing Corporation v Lea [2021] NSWCATCD 54 NSW Land and Housing Corporation v Raglione [2015] NSWCATAP 75 NSW Land and Housing Corporation v Orr (2019) 100 NSWLR 578; [2019] NSWCA 231 Texts Cited: Nil Category: Principal judgment Parties: NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Applicant) Sharon Paul (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Ms A Knibbs (Applicant) Mr P Batley (Respondent)