Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Tribunal Rules on Termination Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Returns Claimant's Application Due to Ineffective Service
Tenancy Dispute Refused Expedited Termination, Full Hearing Ordered
The Tenancy Tribunal refused to terminate a tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord's information was deemed insufficient. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and debt over two years
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a debt over two years, with a conditional termination order in place. The tenant had a history of timely rent payments but had fallen into arrears recently due to personal difficulties.
Termination of Tenancy for Rent Arrears
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application Due to Insufficient Information
Tribunal Denies Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Application
Tenant wins damages for landlord's breaches at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed rent that was at least 21 days overdue. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $1,513.43.
Tenant Partially Successful in Claim for Compensation Against Landlord
A tenant filed a claim against their landlord for compensation due to breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, including failure to maintain the premises and comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled partially in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay a portion of the compensation claimed.
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order After Agreeing to Pay Debt
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $704.66 for rent arrears and water rates. The tenant was also required to pay an additional $650.00 to bring the rent up to date.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Ongoing Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay $5,366.03 in rent arrears and water rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,366.03 to the landlord, including rent arrears and water rates. The landlord presented records proving the amount owed, and the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $10,741.09, which includes rent arrears, water rates, and the filing fee, after the landlord presented proof of the amounts owing.
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for a tenant owing rent arrears, allowing the tenant to maintain their tenancy if they adhere to a repayment plan.