Mary Weiler v NSW Land and Housing [2014] NSWCATCD 20

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Mary Weiler v NSW Land and Housing [2014] NSWCATCD 20 Hearing dates: 16 October 2013 Decision date: 17 January 2014 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: J Bordon, Senior Member Decision: The respondent is to carry out such repairs to the residential premises, as are necessary to address the following: (a) Prevent the shower in the bathroom from flooding (b) To attend to the exposed particle board in kitchen (c) Damp on the walls in the lounge and bedroom (d) Detached cornice on the ceiling in the bedroom (e) Damp and mould in the kitchen cupboards (f) Damaged fly screens (g) Rusted hinges on cupboards in kitchen (h) Leaking taps in the bathroom (i) Pests in the common areas coming into the property The application for an order that rent is excessive due to the reduction or withdrawal of goods, services or facilities provided with the residential premises is dismissed. The respondent is to pay to the applicant the sum of $884.00 within 14 days of this decision. Legislation Cited: Residential Tenancies Act 2010 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Mary Weiler (Applicant) NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Respondent) Representation: Mr Barker (for the Applicant) Ms De Leo (for the Respondent) File Number(s): SH 13/29622

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