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 landlord to return bond
Tenancy Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order
Tenant Granted Possession Order by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal granted possession to the claimant, confirming their legal ownership and entitlement under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The claimant acquired the property through a sale and provided sufficient proof of ownership, including a sale and purchase agreement and a certificate of title.
Landlord Withdraws Application During Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the landlord withdrew their application during the hearing. This means the case was dismissed and no further action was taken.
Tenant Wins Compensation and Repairs for Damage from Leaking Shower
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages to landlord
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay rent and didn't fix the problem within 14 days after receiving a notice from the landlord. The tenant had also moved out of the property.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Landlord Wins Possession and Rent Arrears Order
Tenant's Claims of Poor Maintenance and Harassment Dismissed
Tenant Evicted for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenants because they failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The tenants were ordered to leave the premises immediately and pay back the rent arrears.
Tenant's Claim for Unlawful Premises Dismissed, But Receives Compensation for Overpaid Bills
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim that the premises were unlawful due to lack of evidence, but awarded compensation for overpaid power bills and refunded the bond.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
Tenant wins bond and filing fee, landlord's claims dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding the bond and filing fee reimbursement. The landlord's claims for damages and rent increase were dismissed.
Landlord's Application Dismissed Due to Improper Service
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay water rates arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay back arrears in water rates and a filing fee to the landlord. The tenant was ordered to pay $70.00 per week until the debt is fully repaid.
Tribunal Rejects Damage Claims, Awards Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal heard a case where the claimant asked for money to cover water bills and repairs to the rental property. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant had to pay for her own water usage and that she hadn't shown proof of damage to the property. However, the Tribunal did give the claimant back the money she spent on filing the case.