Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $6,638.57 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $1,596.14 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Blenheim Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £2,840 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,294 for Rent Arrears and Property Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $7,294.17 to the landlord for rent arrears and various damages to the property. The landlord presented evidence of the damages and unpaid rent, while the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $642 in rent arrears after non-attendance
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $49,824.80 in Levies and Interest
Tenant's Application Withdrawn After Issue Resolved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.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Failures
Tenant's Application for Suppression Granted, But Dismissed Due to Landlord's Absence
Tenancy Terminated for Persistent Neighbour Disturbance
Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay $1,452.42 for Rent Arrears and Break Lease Fee in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $17,427.00 for rent arrears and terminate tenancy
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Cannot Hear Disputes Between Tenants
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and face termination
Tenancy Terminated Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
Tenant ordered to pay $720.86 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
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.