Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Tribunal Cannot Hear Disputes Between Tenants
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and face termination
Rent Arrears Lead to Termination of Tenancy
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
Tenancy Terminated for Persistent Neighbour Disturbance
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Return Bond
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.
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and glass replacement compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Intentional Damage and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Cleanliness and Behaviour Issues
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $3,233.34 for outstanding rent arrears. Additionally, the bond held by the Bond Centre was awarded to the landlord to cover the remaining rent owing at the end of the tenancy.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Application Returned Due to Ineffective Service
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Non-Attendance
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $3,237 in rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $3,237 to the landlord, including rent arrears and a filing fee. The tenant agreed to a repayment plan.