NSW Land and Housing Corporation v George Katanasho & Anor [2014] NSWCATCD 198

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: NSW Land and Housing Corporation v George Katanasho & Anor [2014] NSWCATCD 198 Hearing dates: 27 August 2014 Date of orders: 08 October 2014 Decision date: 08 October 2014 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: S Hennings, General Member Decision: 1. The Tribunal authorises the landlord NSW Land and Housing Corporation - T503 and/or their contractors to enter the residential premises between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on 10 September 2014 for the purpose of: - carrying out the following work: removal of the banana trees and poisoning of the tree stumps. 2. The Tribunal authorises the landlord NSW Land and Housing Corporation - T503 and/or their contractors to enter the residential premises between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on15-Sep-2014 for the purpose of: - carrying out the following work: removal of the colorbond fence that requires replacement due to the banana trees. 3. The Tribunal authorises the landlord NSW Land and Housing Corporation - T503 and/or their contractors to enter the residential premises between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on 16-Sep-2014 for the purpose of: - carrying out the following work: grind all banana tree stumps and remove the grindings and cover the relevant area with top soil. 4. The Tribunal authorises the landlord NSW Land and Housing Corporation - T503 and/or their contractors to enter the residential premises between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on 17-Sep-2014 for the purpose of: - carrying out the following work: replacement of the colorbond fence. 5. The tenant is not to obstruct the landlord in carrying out these orders. 6. If the landlord cannot gain access to the residential premises on the date agreed or in accordance with the above order, the landlord or their representative may engage a locksmith to gain entry to the premises and if the locksmith alters the locking device the landlord is to provide a copy of the door opening device to the tenant immediately. 7. The respondent's name GEORGE KATANASHO, is amended to George Katanasho. Catchwords: Access to the premises to carry out work Legislation Cited: Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules 2014 Residential Tenancies Act 2010 Category: Principal judgment Parties: NSW Land and Housing Corporation (landlord) George Katanasho (tenant) Representation: Landlord: Michelle Parkinson (Housing officer) Tenant: No appearance File Number(s): SH 14/38445