Tett v States [1972] JJ 2249 (20 July 1972)

Tett v States [1972] JJ 2249 (20 July 1972)

Failure to give notice of a change of circumstances is a fundamental breach of natural justice, nullifying the determination of the application.

Citation
[1972] JJ 2249
Parties
Applicant: Tett; Respondent: States
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 July 1972
Procedural Posture
Rent Control Application / Review of Rent Determination
Outcome
determination of application nullified
Legal Topics
Rent Control, Natural Justice, Procedural Fairness
Housing Law Administrative Law Rent Control Natural Justice Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Tett

Applicant

States

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Rent Control Application / Review of Rent Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a change of circumstances justifies a review of rent by the Rent Control Tribunal
  2. 2 Whether failure to give notice of change of circumstances constitutes a breach of natural justice

Ratio Decidendi

Failure to give notice of a change of circumstances is a fundamental breach of natural justice, nullifying the determination of the application.

Court Disposition

determination of application nullified

Orders

  • Application determination set aside due to breach of natural justice