Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Persistent Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who repeatedly failed to pay rent on time over a 90-day period. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Bond Failure and Move-In Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding compensation for bond failure, move-in and move-out costs, and exemplary damages for the landlord's failure to lodge the bond with Tenancy Services.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Significant Rent Arrears in Auckland
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.
Tenant Gets Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for a tenant owing rent arrears. This means the tenant can avoid immediate eviction by paying the rent arrears over time, as long as they follow the payment plan set by the Tribunal.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages and Cleaning Costs at End of Tenancy
Tenant Must Remove Illegal Structure from Property
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears Over $9,000 in Auckland
Tenant wins bond return and exemplary damages from landlord
Tribunal Orders £31,910 for Unpaid Levies in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the unit owner to pay arrears, interest, and costs related to unpaid levies. The Tribunal found the unit owner liable under the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $737.71 Including Rent Arrears and Carpet Cleaning Fee in Rotorua
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay $737.71, which includes rent arrears and part of the carpet cleaning costs, because they did not leave the rental property clean and tidy.
Tenant's Applications Dismissed Due to Lack of Specificity
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's applications because the claims were not specific enough and exceeded the Tribunal's jurisdictional limits. The Tribunal highlighted the need for clear and detailed claims within legal boundaries.
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $537.75 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Fixed-Term Tenancy Reduced Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced the fixed-term tenancy date and ordered compensation to the landlord after the tenant proved severe hardship due to unforeseen circumstances.
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,877.71 for rent arrears and damages in Wellington
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensation to the landlord, including a cleaning fee, because the tenant failed to leave the rental property in a reasonable state when the tenancy ended.
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.