Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who had not paid rent for over 21 days. The landlord received the bond and was compensated for unpaid rent and filing fees.
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Levies and Associated Costs
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they were behind on rent payments. The landlord showed proof of the outstanding rent through records and a ledger.
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Termination of Tenancy Due to Persistent Rent Arrears
Unpaid Rent Arrears Leads to Termination of Tenancy
This Tenancy Tribunal case involved a tenant who failed to pay rent for over 21 days. As a result, the tenancy was terminated, and the landlord was granted possession of the property. The tenant was also required to pay outstanding rent and a filing fee.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Failures
Successful Levy Recovery Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Landlord Found Liable for Property Maintenance Issues
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the rental property and left behind unpaid rent. The landlord showed that the tenant had left the premises without returning and owed rent, resulting in the termination of the tenancy and the collection of rent arrears.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,901.47 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,901.47 for unpaid rent and cleaning costs. This includes $1,800 for rent arrears and $74.47 for carpet cleaning. The tenant did not attend the hearing and had been properly notified.
Tenant's Application for Suppression Granted, But Dismissed Due to Landlord's Absence
Tenant ordered to pay $17,427.00 for rent arrears and terminate tenancy
Tenant's tenancy terminated for abandonment and rent arrears
Tenant's Application Withdrawn After Issue Resolved
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the underlying issue was resolved through remediation works agreed upon by both the tenant and landlord.