Bolitho-Howell v Kerrison and Tyler; Kerrison and Tyler v Bolitho-Howell [2023] NSWCATCD 54

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Bolitho-Howell v Kerrison and Tyler; Kerrison and Tyler v Bolitho-Howell [2023] NSWCATCD 54 Hearing dates: 7 December 2022 and 2 March 2023 Date of orders: 24 April 2023 Decision date: 24 April 2023 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: G A Kinsey, General Member Decision: 1 The Tenants Kathy Bolitho-Howell and Leanne Bolitho-Howell are to pay the Landlords George Kerrison and Jamie Tyler the sum of $7755.20 on or before 15 May 2023 2 Rental Bond Services is directed to pay the Landlords George Kerrison and Jamie Tyler the whole of rental bond number T099155-8. 3 Any amount received is to be credited against the order for payment of money made by the Tribunal. Catchwords: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES- Rental Bond- Landlords' claim for compensation for damage to rented premises-Meaning of fair wear and tear-Whether Landlords should be granted extension of time Legislation Cited: Residential Tenancies Act 2010 Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019 Cases Cited: Alamdo Holdings Pty Limited v Australian Window Furnishings (NSW) Pty Ltd [2006] NSWCA 224 Jackson v NSW Land and Housing Corporation [2014] NSWCATAP 22 Texts Cited: Nil Category: Principal judgment Parties: In RT 22/44607: Applicants: Kathy Bolitho-Howell & Leanne Bolitho-Howell Respondents: George Kerrison & Jamie Tyler

In RT 23/08134: Applicants: George Kerrison & Jamie Tyler Respondents: Kathy Bolitho-Howell & Leanne Bolitho-Howell Representation: Kathy Bolitho-Howell & Leanne Bolitho-Howell (In person) George Kerrison & Jamie Tyler (In person)