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Tenants’ rent arrears of $3650 were wiped after the Tenancy Tribunal found the property they had lived in was an unlawful dwelling. (File photo)
However, after discussion with Mitrovic, the council agreed the work could and should be deferred until after the end of the tenancy on November 13.
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adjudicator Nicholas Blake said, although Mitrovic had taken “prompt, reasonable, and appropriate” steps after being made aware of the issue, compensation should be considered.
“The problem was unpleasant for the tenants to have to live with, and it impacted, at least to some extent, with their use and enjoyment of the premises.”