Qiang v Cohen [2019] NSWCATAP 146

The Appeal Panel found no error of law in the Tribunal's reasons, was satisfied the landlord's obligations to repair were breached, and determined that findings as to excessive rent due to want of repair were open on the evidence. The appeal grounds did not meet the threshold for leave, as the findings were not unfair or against the weight of evidence.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 14 June 2019
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Merits Determination
Outcome: Appeal dismissed; extension of time granted; leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics: ['rent Reduction' "landlord's Repair Obligations" 'extension of Time on Appeal' 'leave to Appeal' 'procedural Fairness']

['residential Tenancies' 'administrative Law'] ['rent Reduction' "landlord's Repair Obligations" 'extension of Time on Appeal' 'leave to Appeal' 'procedural Fairness']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Merits Determination

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether leave should be granted to appeal the rent reduction order' 'Whether the Tribunal erred in ordering a rent reduction due to the state of repair of the premises' 'Whether procedural fairness was afforded to the landlord' "Whether the Tribunal's findings were against the weight of evidence"]

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; extension of time granted; leave to appeal refused

Orders

['Leave is granted to extend time to file the Notice of Appeal to 12 March 2019.' 'Leave to appeal refused.' 'Appeal dismissed.']