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 $1,194.00 for Cleaning and Maintenance
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
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 Held Liable for Damages and Unpaid Rent
Tenant Wins Bond Release from Landlord
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.
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 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.
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Failing to Attend Hearing
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.
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 $4,310 in rent arrears and landlord to return bond
Tenant Wins Partial Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant Who Paid Rent Arrears
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Wins Bond Refund and Exemplary Damages for Cleanliness Breach
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages to Rental Property
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears of 21+ Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $4,655.60, which includes unpaid rent, water bills, and the landlord's filing fee.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Vacate Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,500.57 in rent arrears and vacate the premises immediately. This decision was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 55(1)(a), which allows for termination of a tenancy if rent is at least 21 days in arrears upon filing the application.