Lauron v Michael [2021] NSWCATAP 120

Lauron v Michael [2021] NSWCATAP 120

The Tribunal's compensation and rent reduction assessment were discretionary determinations not shown to be affected by error or miscarriage of justice; no error of law or relevant fresh evidence warranted leave to appeal; the appellant's challenges concerned matters already considered by the Tribunal, and proper process was followed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 May 2021
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal refused; payment order varied
Legal Topics
['residential Tenancy' 'quiet Enjoyment' 'rent Reduction' 'compensation for Loss or Damage' 'appeal Procedure' 'fresh Evidence']
['landlord and Tenant' 'appeals' 'evidence'] ['residential Tenancy' 'quiet Enjoyment' 'rent Reduction' 'compensation for Loss or Damage' 'appeal Procedure' 'fresh Evidence']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Tribunal erred in its assessment of compensation and rent reduction for breaches of the tenancy agreement' 'Whether the Tribunal failed to consider certain claimed damages and defects' 'Whether fresh evidence should be admitted on appeal' 'Whether leave to appeal should be granted']

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's compensation and rent reduction assessment were discretionary determinations not shown to be affected by error or miscarriage of justice; no error of law or relevant fresh evidence warranted leave to appeal; the appellant's challenges concerned matters already considered by the Tribunal, and proper process was followed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal refused; payment order varied

Orders

  • ["Varies the payment order to: 'The total order is that the landlord must immediately pay the tenant the amount of $2,726.76.'" 'Refuses leave to bring the appeal.' 'Appeal otherwise dismissed.']