Abdel-Messih v Azzi [2017] NSWCATAP 171

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Abdel-Messih v Azzi [2017] NSWCATAP 171 Hearing dates: 10 August 2017 Date of orders: 15 August 2017 Decision date: 15 August 2017 Jurisdiction: Appeal Panel Before: Hennessy LCM, Deputy President Decision: 1. Mr Abdel-Messih's application for a stay of the Tribunal's order that he pay Mr Azzi $5,850 on or before 16 August 2017 is refused.

2. The time for Mr Abdel-Messih to pay is extended to 24 August 2017. Catchwords: RESIDENTIAL TENANCY – stay of decision for tenant to pay landlord occupation fee – prospects of success – balance of convenience – interests of justice Legislation Cited: Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW), s 43(3) Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), s 187 Cases Cited: Abdel-Messih v Azzi [2017] NSWCATAP 86 Alexander v Cambridge Credit Corporation Ltd (1985) 2 NSWLR 685 Bentran Pty ltd v Sabbarton [2014] NSWCATAP 37 NSW Bar Association v Stevens [2003] NSWCA 95 Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd v Lesvos Pty Ltd [2007] NSWCA 103 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Bishoy Abdel-Messih (Appellant) Tony Azzi (Respondent) Representation: Appellant (self-represented) J Foong (Goodvest Realty International) (Respondent) File Number(s): AP 17/32963 Publication restriction: Nil Decision under appeal Court or tribunal: Civil and Administrative Tribunal Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Date of Decision: 19 July 2017 Before: S Hennings File Number(s): RT 17/08746