Andrew Fletcher and Song Fletcher; v Luke Bunbury [2015] NSWCATCD 60

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Andrew Fletcher and Song Fletcher; v Luke Bunbury [2015] NSWCATCD 60 Hearing dates: 12 March 2015 Decision date: 14 April 2015 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: S Corley, General Member Decision: 1. Pursuant to s 44(1)(b) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, I order that the rent payable for the rental premises is not to exceed $700.00 per week for the period 11 April 2014 to 28 November 2014. 2. Pursuant to s 187 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, I order the Respondent to pay the Applicant compensation of $15,000.00 on or before 23 April 2015. 3. I order the Rental Bond Services to pay the whole of the rental bond K671989-8 to the Tenant, Andrew and Song Fletcher. Catchwords: Repairs, mould, excessive rent Legislation Cited: Residential Tenancies Act 2010 Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 Cases Cited: Roads and Traffic Authority v Joy Swain and Terence Gold and Residential Tenancies Tribunal of New South Wales, NSWSC 181 (7 May 1997)). Northern Sandblasting Pty Ltd v Harris (1997) 146 ALJR 254 Dupont v Lawrence RTT 97/022753 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Andrew Fletcher and Song Fletcher (applicant-Tenant) Luke Bunbury (respondent-Landlord) Representation: Applicant in person Diane Shipley and Bernadette Hayes of Harbourline Real Estate (Respondent) File Number(s): RT 14/56568 ad RT 14/60601 Publication restriction: Unrestricted