Evans v Charlesworth [2023] NSWCATCD 50

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Evans v Charlesworth [2023] NSWCATCD 50 Hearing dates: 2 February 2023 Date of orders: 11 April 2023 Decision date: 11 April 2023 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: G A Kinsey, General Member Decision: The Respondents Nathanael Charlesworth and Antoinetta Charlesworth are to pay the Tenant Michael Evans the sum of $1500.00 within 14 days of the date hereof. Catchwords: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES - compensation claim for breach of quiet enjoyment-access to premises by landlord without consent pursuant to s 55 of Residential Tenancies Act 2010 - what constitutes urgent repairs or emergency - liability of Landlord for actions of predecessor in title - whether orders binding on Landlord where incorrect party named on urgent application - limitation period for breach of residential tenancy agreement - calculation of compensation Legislation Cited: Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 Residential Tenancies Act 2010 Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019 Cases Cited: Hyndes v Maddak Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCATAP 302 Jackson v NSW Land and Housing Corporation [2014] NSWCATAP 22 Luo v Campbell [2022] NSWCATAP 38 Pongrass v Small [2021] NSWCATAP 314 Texts Cited: None Category: Principal judgment Parties: Michael Evans (Applicant) Nathanael Charlesworth (Respondent) Antonietta Charlesworth (Respondent) Representation: Jackson Cocks (Tenant's Advocate Illawarra Legal Centre) for Applicant Nathanael Charlesworth for Respondents File Number(s): RT 22/51546 Publication restriction: Unrestricted