Harris v Hill; Hill v Harris; [2015] NSWCATCD 84

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Harris v Hill; Hill v Harris; [2015] NSWCATCD 84 Hearing dates: 10 June 2015 Decision date: 13 July 2015 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: A P Coleman SC, Senior Member Decision: 1. The Landlord to be paid the sum of $1,130.00 with the balance of the bond, together with interest thereon to be paid to the tenant. 2. I make the following orders: (1)The tenant, Amelia Harris is to pay the landlady, Margaret Hill, the sum of $1,130.00 immediately. (2)The Rental Bond Services is directed to pay the landlady, Margaret Hill, $1,130.00 of the bond of Rental Bond number A626588-5. Any amount received is to be credited against the money order. (3)The Rental Bond Services is directed to pay the tenant, Amelia Harris, the balance of the bond of Rental Bond number A626588-5. NOTE: If the other party does not comply with the order to pay money, a certified copy of the above money order may be obtained from the Tribunal for the purpose of enforcement action through the Local Court. Catchwords: RESIDENTIAL TENANCY - Claim for bond - claim for compensation by landlord Legislation Cited: Residential Tenancies Act (NSW) 2010 Cases Cited: Westpac General Insurance Ltd v Cooper [2006] ACTSC 91 Texts Cited: Anforth on Residential Tenancies, Law and Practice, New South Wales, 5th Ed. Category: Principal judgment Parties: Amelia Harris (Applicant) RT 15/29556; (Respondent) RT 15/35547 Margaret Hill (Respondent) RT 15/29556; (Applicant) RT 15/35547 File Number(s): RT 15/29556 and RT 15/35547 Publication restriction: Nil