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 Water Rates and Filing Fees
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and water rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and their share of water rates. The landlord presented evidence of the amounts owed, including rent records and water invoices. The tenant accepted the debt but requested help to repay it.
Tenant Ordered to Repay Rent Arrears to Avoid Termination
Tenant Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears in Installments with Termination Conditions
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Breaches of Cleanliness and Fire Safety
Tenant ordered to pay $452.92 in water arrears to landlord
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears and Lack of Engagement
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the tenant did not pay rent on time and did not respond to the landlord's requests to remedy the situation. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of paying rent promptly and engaging with the landlord.
Tenancy Tribunal Decision on Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau decided on a case involving rent arrears, cleaning costs, repairs, and a power reconnection fee. The Tribunal found the tenant responsible for rent arrears and certain repairs but not for minor cleaning issues or a power reconnection fee.
Tenant's Quiet Enjoyment Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claim for compensation for breach of quiet enjoyment because the claim did not fall within the Tribunal's jurisdiction. The tenant argued that the landlord's actions disturbed their peace and comfort, but the Tribunal ruled that the claim was outside its authority.
Tenancy Terminated for Significant Rent Arrears
Tenant's tenancy terminated for failing to maintain cleanliness
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant because the premises were not kept clean and tidy, despite multiple warnings and attempts to rectify the situation.
High-value Insurance Claim Sent to High Court Due to Jurisdictional Limits
Unpaid Water Rates Ruling - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs
Rent Arrears and Maintenance Ruling by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, cleaning costs, and damages beyond fair wear and tear, such as lawn mowing and repairs to the ceiling and ranch slider.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Flood Damage Claim
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a landlord claimed compensation for flood damage. However, the Tribunal dismissed the claim because there wasn't enough evidence to show that the tenants were responsible for leaving the kitchen tap on.