I am fine today. Continue from yesterday…
During the hearing, Richard cleverly pointed out that the deposit should only be withheld should the renovation works leave uncleared debris or resulting damage of public properties. He presented the relevant clause in the agreement to the judge.
After studying the agreement, the judge agreed that IOI Building Services is in fact abusing the terms governing the purpose of the deposit, and ordered the company to refund the deposit to Richard within 14 days :-)
Richard also asked for compensation in term of interest as the refund should be done in year 2005. However, the judge told him that it is beyond the tribunal court's jurisdiction to award any compensation beyond the basic claim. Compensation in term of interest, suffering, insult and tarnished image can only be awarded in higher court.
The success of this case is very significant especially to those residents whose deposits are withheld illegally by IOI Building Services. The company has now lost its ground for keeping the residents' deposit and I believe they will get their deposits back very soon :-)
This is the second time Richard filed consumer dispute to consumer tribunal. He won the first case as well :-)
See you next post :-)
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