Syan Olsen ordered to vacate after years of disturbing Darling Point neighbours
Lawyer-turned-artist Syan Olsen must leave her Darling Point apartment. A Supreme Court ruling gave her 28 days.
Syan Olsen lived in an apartment at Easthaven building in Darling Point. Her mother owned it.
For five years, residents faced constant noise, abusive messages, and property damage. Olsen played loud music at all hours.
Olsen spilled paint in common areas. She poured water from her balcony onto neighbours' apartments.
She stored household items in hallways. Syan Olsen sent threatening text messages to nearby residents.
She told them to stop complaining. Residents paid special levies of up to $3,500 a month to cover legal costs.
Justice Gregory Sirtes ruled against Olsen. He ordered her to leave within 28 days.
The case exposed years of disturbances. They made life in the prized waterfront building miserable for those around her.
- 28 days
- Time to vacate
- $3,500 per resident
- Monthly levy cost
- 5 years
- Years of disturbance
- Gregory Sirtes
- Justice
Why it mattersThe case shows how expensive and lengthy the legal process can be. Sometimes it takes a long fight to remove a disruptive resident. The case also shows the tensions that can arise in apartment living.
AustraliaDemonstrates the challenges Australian apartment dwellers face when dealing with problematic neighbours and the costs of resolution through courts.
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