Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Granted Possession Due to Meth Contamination
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Over 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay $200 for Garden Maintenance
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $200 from the bond for garden maintenance but dismissed the claim for carpet cleaning. The Tribunal found that the garden was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition due to the presence of weeds, while the smelly carpet was deemed a pre-existing condition.
Tenant Owes Rent Arrears but Not Carpet Repair Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $9,393.64 in Rent Arrears and Bond Repayment
Tenancy Terminated for Significant Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $2,080 in rent arrears and $27 filing fee
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 Compensation for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages and filing fees. The tenant failed to leave the premises clean and tidy, did not return keys, and left several chattels missing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $483.07 for Damages and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that the tenant must pay the landlord $483.07 for damages that went beyond normal wear and tear and for water rates. The ruling was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensate for Excessive Damage
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't show up for the hearing and had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant also owed money for water rates.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Owners to Pay Levies and Costs
Claim Withdrawn After Satisfactory Garage Door Repair Confirmed
The Tenancy Tribunal confirmed that the garage door had been repaired to a satisfactory standard and that the required payment had been made, allowing the claimant to withdraw their claim regarding the garage door repair.
Tenant Awarded Damages for Landlord's Breach of Standards
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled on disputes between a tenant and landlord regarding rent arrears, water rates, and compensation for damages. The decision awarded some claims to the landlord but dismissed others due to insufficient evidence or non-compliance with statutory requirements.
Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Assaults on Building Occupants
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant had repeatedly assaulted people living in the same building. The Tribunal looked at the evidence of assaults and breach notices before making its decision.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they had significant rent arrears. The landlord showed proof of these arrears through rent records.