Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,752.75 for rent arrears and compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay Damages for Leaving Premises Unclean
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay a debt to the landlord for leaving the premises unclean and causing damage beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant accepted responsibility for the damage and agreed to pay the debt in weekly installments.
Tenant and Landlord Agree to Terminate Tenancy Through Consent Order
Tenant Ordered to Repay Rent Arrears to Avoid Termination
Rent Arrears and Maintenance Ruling by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order with Payment Plan
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tenant's Quiet Enjoyment Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claim for compensation for breach of quiet enjoyment because the claim did not fall within the Tribunal's jurisdiction. The tenant argued that the landlord's actions disturbed their peace and comfort, but the Tribunal ruled that the claim was outside its authority.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent and Water Rates in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the tenant did not pay rent on time and did not respond to the landlord's requests to remedy the situation. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of paying rent promptly and engaging with the landlord.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $6,394 in Rent Arrears in Wellington
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant failed to pay rent and breached their obligations. The tenant must now move out and pay the outstanding debt.
Tribunal Awards Landlord $934.64 for Unpaid Water Rates and Filing Fees in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Breaches of Cleanliness and Fire Safety
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $9,900 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who failed to pay rent and did not show up for the hearing. The landlord proved the tenant owed rent and tried to contact them but could not reach them.
Tenant ordered to pay $452.92 in water arrears to landlord
Tenancy Tribunal Decision on Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau decided on a case involving rent arrears, cleaning costs, repairs, and a power reconnection fee. The Tribunal found the tenant responsible for rent arrears and certain repairs but not for minor cleaning issues or a power reconnection fee.
Tenant Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears in Installments with Termination Conditions
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £1,017 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $10,141.74 for rent and damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, cleaning costs, and damages beyond fair wear and tear, such as lawn mowing and repairs to the ceiling and ranch slider.
Unpaid Water Rates Ruling - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for $1,071 rent arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order with a structured payment plan for rent arrears, allowing the tenant to avoid immediate eviction. The order requires weekly payments until the debt is settled.