Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
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.
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.
Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
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 Failed to Comply with End-of-Tenancy Obligations
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages and Cleaning Costs at End of Tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,079.98 for Cleaning and Other Costs
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
Tenant Must Remove Dog from Rental Property or Face Eviction
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Claim for Rent Arrears and Tenancy Termination
Tenant Must Remove Illegal Structure from Property
Tenant wins bond return and exemplary damages from landlord
Tenant's Assault Leads to Tenancy Termination
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
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.
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing Rent Arrears
Tenant's Rent Arrears Claim Dismissed Due to Landlord's Failure
Tenancy Terminated Due to Repeated Breaches
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who repeatedly violated the agreement by not living at the property and sub-letting it without permission.