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Thanks to both of your replies.
As to costs, it is my understanding from attending NCAT a few times that costs are most often NOT awarded to either side, unless something out of the ordinary occurrs as Jimmy indicates (foot dragging etc).
If I take the matter to court I understand that some of my costs will be awarded to me if I win and the quantum of the award is a function of how much compensation I receive.
This means, correct me if I am wrong, my out of pocket expenses are far lower if I find a cheaper lawyer (one whose fees and court fees are in the 4 digit park), rather than the 10-15k in costs, which is what I was quoted.
Kaindub: You ask if I want to fight on principle. The answer is “yes”. Principally my standard of living has tanked with $18k in rent lost because a neighbour renovated, sold at a profit and drove my tenants out like cattle to the abbatoir. Oh, he didn’t even bother replying to my solicitor’s letter of demand.