Stanwell v Bradley & Simpson [2014] NSWCATCD 223

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Stanwell v Bradley & Simpson [2014] NSWCATCD 223 Hearing dates: 12 March 2014; 15 October 2014 Decision date: 20 November 2014 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: D Moss, General Member Decision: On or before 28 February 2015, Anthony James Bradley and Brian Peter Simpson are to cause the undertaking of the work specified in a Schedule attached to this decision, in a proper and workmanlike manner. On or before 28 February 2015, Anthony James Bradley and Brian Peter Simpson, jointly and severally, are to pay Patricia Stanwell the sum of $1,980.00. Catchwords: Home building; alleged defective and incomplete work. Legislation Cited: Home Building Act (NSW) 1989 Home Building Regulation 2004 Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act (NSW) 2013 Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (NSW) 2002 Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Regulation 2009 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Patricia Stanwell (applicant) Anthony James Bradley (first respondent) Brian Peter Simpson (second respondent) Representation: Solicitors: Home Building Advocacy Service for the applicant O'Hearn Lawyers for the respondents File Number(s): HB 13/48439 Publication restriction: Unrestricted

reasons for decision

Application 1. Ms Stanwell seeks an order for damages in the sum of $30,008.52 plus costs, including the cost of expert reports. The claim arises from a contract for residential building work, a bathroom renovation, at Ms Stanwell's home in NSW, dated 19 April 2013.