Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
Conditional termination order granted for rent arrears
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Avoid Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a tenant to avoid immediate eviction by agreeing to pay overdue rent arrears over time. The tenant must make regular payments to keep their rental unit.
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.
Tenant Held Liable for Significant Property Damage at Tenancy End
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant was responsible for significant damage to the rental property at the end of the tenancy. The damages included smashed windows, damaged furniture, and extensive cleaning costs. The Tribunal found that these damages exceeded normal wear and tear, making the tenant liable for the costs.
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Comply with Conditions
Tenant's Claims for Compensation and Damages Dismissed
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau ruled that the tenant must pay overdue rent and advance rent to avoid losing the rental unit. The order is conditional, meaning the landlord can take back possession if the tenant does not pay on time.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond After Leaving Without Notice
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and bond to the landlord after the tenant left the premises without giving proper notice. The landlord tried to contact the tenant but received no response.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,033.46 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Wins Partial Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Repairs and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Premises Damage
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claim Due to Lack of Landlord-Tenant Relationship
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
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.