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 $527 for Unauthorised Tree Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau ruled that a tenant must obtain the landlord's permission before pruning or removing trees. The tenant was ordered to pay $527 to the landlord for unauthorised actions that damaged the property.
Tribunal Reduces Rubbish Removal Claim in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant's Claims Dismissed for Not Showing Up
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent of $8,016.40
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay $8,016.40 in rent arrears and vacate the premises after failing to remedy breaches within the required period.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $5,500.57 in rent arrears and vacate South Head property
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $900.69 for rent arrears, water rates, and filing fee
Tenant ordered to pay $1,888.95 for damages and arrears in Christchurch
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 Wins Bond Refund and Exemplary Damages for Cleanliness Breach
Tenant Ordered to Pay £2,281.61 in Rent Arrears and Water Rates - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord for unpaid rent and water bills. The landlord also received back the bond money paid initially.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Costs at End of Tenancy
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Premises Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages to Rental Property
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and other charges
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,757.75, including rent arrears, water rates, cleaning fees, and filing fee reimbursement. The tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and untidy, failing to meet their obligations at the end of the tenancy.
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant Who Paid Rent Arrears
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant's Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to repay rent arrears and debt under conditional termination order
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to repay rent arrears and a debt to the landlord over several weeks. If the tenant fails to make the required payments, the tenancy will terminate and the landlord will regain possession of the premises.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Vacate Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they were behind on rent payments. The tenant was ordered to leave the property and pay back the owed rent and bond.