Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Adjournment Pending Appeal - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal adjourned a hearing involving a landlord's claim for cleanup costs and the return of the bond, pending the outcome of an appeal in the District Court. The landlord had previously lost a case and appealed the decision.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Non-Compliant Premises and Smoke Alarms
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant's Lease Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Premises Damage
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenant ordered to pay $5,828.96 in rent arrears and water rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,828.96 in rent arrears and water rates, granting a conditional termination order to avoid eviction. The order incorporates a previous sealed mediator's order.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order with Repayment Plan
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant who agreed to a repayment plan to avoid immediate eviction. The tenant must make payments according to the plan to avoid losing their home.
Termination of Tenancy and Payment of Rent Arrears Ordered
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay overdue rent. The decision also included granting possession to the landlord and enforcing the payment through regular deductions from the tenant's salary.