Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,137 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $3,137.00 for damages and cleaning costs after the tenant left the premises in an untidy state and did not repair damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Conditional termination order granted for rent arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Termination Request Over Tenant Assault
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's request to end the tenancy because the tenant was accused of assaulting the landlord's representative. The Tribunal ruled that the tenant did not cause or permit the assault, thus the termination request was denied.
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $1,527 in rent arrears and debt in Auckland
A tenant received a conditional termination order with a payment plan for rent arrears and a debt. The order will lapse if the tenant complies with the payment plan, otherwise the landlord will regain possession of the premises.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant with Payment Plan
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a tenant to stay in their rental unit if they follow a payment plan to catch up on overdue rent. The plan includes regular payments over many years.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,757 for Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,194.00 for Cleaning and Maintenance
Tenant ordered to pay $2,647.71 in rent arrears and compensation in Tenancy Tribunal case
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for garden work and driveway damage. Despite the tenant's difficult circumstances, she was still responsible for paying rent.
Tenant ordered to pay $802.58 for rent arrears and stove costs in Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensation for damage to the premises. The tribunal found that the tenant was responsible for the costs.
Tenant ordered to pay $4,310 in rent arrears and landlord to return bond
Tenant Wins Partial Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Tenant ordered to pay $5,033.46 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Cleaning and Moving In Delays
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded compensation to the tenant for cleaning and delays in moving into a property. The premises were not reasonably clean and the landlord failed to provide access on time, leading to the tenant's entitlement to compensation.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession and Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the rented premises and ordered the bond to be paid to the landlord. This decision was made due to the tenant's breach of the tenancy agreement and the landlord giving a lawful 90-day notice.
Tenant Held Liable for Damages and Unpaid Rent
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tribunal Orders Payment of Unpaid Levies and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the respondent must pay the claimant $4,415.91 for unpaid levies, interest, and costs. This decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010 which requires unit owners to pay all levies and outgoings.