Mudford v Hunt [2022] NSWCATCD 199

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Mudford v Hunt [2022] NSWCATCD 199 Hearing dates: 27 October 2022 Decision date: 27 October 2022 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: D Moss, General Member Decision: On 27 October 2022 the following orders were made: The landlord, Kellie Hunt, is to pay the tenant, Debbie Karen Louise Mudford, the sum of $2,100.00 on or before 17 November 2022. Catchwords: COMPENSATION - whether landlord failed to keep premises in reasonable repair; compensation claim by tenant. Legislation Cited: Residential Tenancies Act, 2010 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Debbie Karen Louise Mudford, (the tenant), (Applicant)

Kellie Hunt, (the landlord), (Respondent) Representation: Debbie Karen Louise Mudford appeared in person.

Kellie Hunter was represented by her managing agent, Ms Dean. File Number(s): RT 22/28686 Publication restriction: Unrestricted

REASONS FOR DECISION

The application 1. On 28 June 2022, the tenant made an application for orders under Sections 45, 65(1)(a) and 187(1)(c) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW). 2. The tenant sought an order reducing the rent payable; an order that the landlord carry out repairs to the residential premises; and an order that the landlord pay the tenant $7,500.00 compensation. 3. The application was listed in a group list at Newcastle on 25 July 2022. The matter was adjourned for formal hearing and the Tribunal made procedural directions for the filing and exchange of evidentiary documents. 4. The matter was listed for hearing before Tribunal Member D. Moss at Gosford on 27 October 2022. 5. The tenant appeared in person. 6. Ms Dean appeared on behalf of the landlord.