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 Abandonment and Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £414.28 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Successful Levy Recovery Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's lease terminated for unpaid rent over 21 days
Tenant Wins Bond Return Against Landlord - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Avoid Immediate Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a tenant to stay in their rental unit if they repay the rent arrears over a set period. The decision was based on the tenant's ability to meet the repayment schedule.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and glass replacement compensation
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,155.57 in Rent Arrears and Return Bond in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $2,155.57 in rent arrears and return the bond of $894.00 to the landlord. This decision was made based on the landlord's proof of rent arrears and the end of the tenancy agreement on 30 January 2025.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Significant Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $2,080 in rent arrears and $27 filing fee
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Owners to Pay Levies and Costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $5,540 Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $897 for rent arrears and filing fees
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,880 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $3,073 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Masterton
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages to the landlord. The landlord showed that the tenant left the rental property unreasonably dirty and damaged, including broken windows and paintwork. The Tribunal found the tenant liable for these damages under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.