The appellant filed a motion seeking an extension of time to appeal an administrative penalty order issued by the Registrar of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority.
The appellant missed the 15-day appeal deadline by 12 days, citing his counsel's family emergency.
The Tribunal applied the four-factor test from Manuel and found no bona fide intention to appeal within the time limit, unexplained additional delay by counsel, and no reasonable chance of success on the merits, as the appellant admittedly sold a new home without a vendor licence.
The motion for an extension of time was dismissed, and the appeal was dismissed.
