Henry (previously Holyman) v G and S Houston [2015] NSWCATAP 158

Henry (previously Holyman) v G and S Houston [2015] NSWCATAP 158

Even if Ms Henry's email constituted repudiation of the lease, the landlords did not accept that repudiation, and none of Ms Henry’s arguments established that the earlier decision was unfair, inequitable, or against the weight of evidence; accordingly, the grounds of appeal failed.

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Parties
Appellant: Karin Henry (previously Karin Holyman); Respondent: Greg Houston; Respondent: Sylvie Houston
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, subject to costs
Legal Topics
Repudiation of Lease, Apprehended Violence Order, Co Tenancy, Statutory Disclaimer, Joint and Several Liability
Tenancy Law Repudiation of Lease Apprehended Violence Order Co Tenancy Statutory Disclaimer Joint and Several Liability

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Parties

Karin Henry (previously Karin Holyman)

Appellant

Greg Houston

Respondent

Sylvie Houston

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether co-tenancy as it related to Karin Henry was terminated by agreement of the landlord
  2. 2 Whether co-tenancy as it related to Karin Henry was terminated by disclaimer pursuant to section 81(4)(g) of the Residential Tenancy Act 2010
  3. 3 Whether Karin Henry was jointly and severally liable to the landlord for rental arrears and damages

Ratio Decidendi

Even if Ms Henry's email constituted repudiation of the lease, the landlords did not accept that repudiation, and none of Ms Henry’s arguments established that the earlier decision was unfair, inequitable, or against the weight of evidence; accordingly, the grounds of appeal failed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed, subject to costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed, subject to costs determination.