Murphy v Pitt [2017] NSWCATCD 44

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Murphy v Pitt [2017] NSWCATCD 44 Hearing dates: 9 May 2017 Decision date: 06 June 2017 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: G.J. Sarginson, Senior Member Decision: 1. The respondent ('the landlord') is to pay the applicants ('the tenants') the amount of $3,490.00 immediately Catchwords: Residential tenancies---Premises capable of lawful occupation---Breach of landlord's obligation---Assessment of damages Legislation Cited: Residential Tenancies Act 2010 ss 49, 51, 52, 187 Residential Tenancies Act 1987 s 20 Residential Tenancies Regulation Reg 22 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 s121B Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 s 41 Cases Cited: Jackson v NSW Land and Housing Corporation [2014] NSWCATAP 22 North v Marra Developments Ltd [1981] HCA 68,(1981) 148 CLR 42 Bygrave v Harris and O'Brien [2012] NSWCTTT 268 Karl Suleman Enterprises Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v Babanour [2004] NSWCA 214 Commonwealth v Amman Aviation Pty Ltd [1991] HCA 54, (1991), 174 CLR 64 Hadley v Baxendale (1854) 9 Exch 341; 156 ER 145 Clark v Macourt [2013] HCA 56, (2013) 304 ALR 220 JLW (Vic) Pty Ltd v Tsiloglau [1994] VicRp 16; (1994) 1 VR 237 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Kieran and Jeanine Murphy (applicants) Janelle Pitt (respondent) Representation: Applicants: In person Respondent: In person File Number(s): RT 17/10173 Publication restriction: Nil