Roberto v SP60346 (Tin Shed): costs
The Appeal Panel dismissed a costs application after an appeal had already been dismissed at a callover. Although the appeal appeared weak, the Appeal Panel was not satisfied that it lacked any tenable basis in fact or law or that special circumstances justified a costs order.
Colman v SP61131: s 106(5) damages & mitigation
The Supreme Court considered whether terrace waterproofing and tiling works carried out without prior approval could later be treated as authorised under a by-law or attract compensation. The Court dismissed the appeal and confirmed important limits on retrospective approval and compensation claims.
Hannan v SP20680: Enforcing repair agreement
The Tribunal found that an owners corporation was bound by an agreement to carry out bathroom repairs and ordered the works to be completed, rejecting arguments that the agreement was unenforceable or outside NCAT's jurisdiction.
Abraham v SP61419: standing to bring s237 appeals
Appeal Panel decision addressing a non-party’s standing to bring an appeal against an order for compulsory appointment.