Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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.
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Avoid Eviction
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.
Rent Arrears Lead to Termination of Tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages and Repairs
Tribunal Denies Expedited Abandonment of Tenancy Due to Insufficient Evidence
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the property and had unpaid rent. This decision was made through the expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Application
Claimant Wins Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, ordering the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensation for damages caused during the tenancy period. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.