@Whale said:
Mojo – glad that you’re on track for the resolution of your problems.By the way, there’s nothing sinister in the ‘Termination of Periodic Tenancy Without Reason’ as that’s just the legal terminology used in the RTA to cover situations where the “premises is being destroyed or wholly or partly uninhabitable, or ceasing to be legally usable as a residence” – and that’s the situation in your case.
Don’t be a victim – it’s time to move on; good luck.
Thanks for that Whale. Yes, I am clear on it’s meaning and intent from a legal perspective, but you can’t argue that the wording itself is not inflammatory! “Without Reason”?? There’s clearly a very good reason! 
And yes – I do rather sound like a victim below (poor me – unwell, no job, no house.. wah wah. Could further describe for you the type of person I sound like here (in very few syllables), but I don’t think I need to..
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Rest assured, I am not ordinarily that/this type of person. Far from it: I am an extremely capable, hardworking professional who has a good dose of Scottish blood and no doubt some Viking in there. Fighting for what is right is in our genes: brother is a barrister – though unfortunately (for me) resides in another country, so of no [hands on] help.
So while I might sound like a victim here (because I am!), I clearly do not intend on being the victim. I will not be taken for a ride by this fat cat, nor walked over. I don’t think wanting ‘justice’ here is out of order, or without cause.
No doubt this happens to others less fortunate than me – left, right and centre (have you seen how many dodgy looking granny flats there are out in Blacktown??). You can read all about it on Australian property investment forums – owners/investors asking questions about how to get away with renting out their unapproved dwellings after they’ve been busted by their council.
It’s taking the mickey, it’s un-Australian (‘fair go’? I think not), and – it’s unacceptable. If nothing else, I hope that if I am successful in winning this battle, then it will set a precedent to help win the war for others.
Right. Now – where did I put those rotten eggs? 