Bhatt v Scalf Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCATCD 76

Bhatt v Scalf Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCATCD 76

The renewal application was dismissed because the applicants did not provide cogent evidence proving that the respondent failed to comply with the 22 October 2020 work order or proving reasonable rectification costs. The additional alleged defects were, except for three possible major-defect categories, commenced more than 2 years after completion and were outside time; for the possible major defects, the applicants did not prove the statutory elements of a major defect or that the alleged defects were caused by breach of contract or statutory warranties.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Renewal Application Under Clause 8 of Schedule 4 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 Concerning Home Building Work Orders / Decision After Hearing
Outcome
The renewal application is dismissed.
Legal Topics
['renewal of Proceedings' 'statutory Warranties' 'time Limits for Commencing Proceedings' 'major Defects' 'compliance With Work Orders' 'evidentiary Sufficiency']
['home Building' 'consumer and Commercial' 'civil Procedure'] ['renewal of Proceedings' 'statutory Warranties' 'time Limits for Commencing Proceedings' 'major Defects' 'compliance With Work Orders' 'evidentiary Sufficiency']

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Procedural Posture

Renewal Application Under Clause 8 of Schedule 4 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 Concerning Home Building Work Orders / Decision After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondent failed to comply with the work order made in the 22 October 2020 decision.' 'Whether the applicants proved by cogent evidence the cost of any failure to comply with the work order.' 'Whether additional alleged defects raised in the renewal proceedings were within time under s 18E of the Home Building Act 1989.' 'Whether any additional alleged defects constituted major defects so as to attract the 6 year warranty period.' 'Whether photographs and the MASTA Homes Fixout Proposal were sufficient evidence of defects and rectification costs.']

Ratio Decidendi

The renewal application was dismissed because the applicants did not provide cogent evidence proving that the respondent failed to comply with the 22 October 2020 work order or proving reasonable rectification costs. The additional alleged defects were, except for three possible major-defect categories, commenced more than 2 years after completion and were outside time; for the possible major defects, the applicants did not prove the statutory elements of a major defect or that the alleged defects were caused by breach of contract or statutory warranties.

Court Disposition

The renewal application is dismissed.

Orders

  • ['The renewal application is dismissed.']