Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Wins Bond Refund and Exemplary Damages for Cleanliness Breach
Landlord's Damage Claim Dismissed for Lack of Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claim for damages because the landlord did not provide enough evidence to support their claim. The landlord claimed that the tenant caused damage to the property, but did not present any proof of this damage.
Claimant Wins Levy Recovery Case at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay unpaid levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010, which requires unit owners to pay all levies and outgoings.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Faulty Heat Pump
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent and breached their obligations. The tenant must now pay back rent and water rates.
Tenant ordered to pay $953.43 for damages and breach of tenancy obligations
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $953.43 for damages and failing to meet their obligations at the end of the tenancy, such as leaving the premises clean and tidy and not causing unnecessary damage.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Costs for Non-Compliance with End-of-Tenancy Obligations
Claimant Wins Unpaid Levies Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and a cleaning fee after the tenant left the premises early without giving proper notice or getting the landlord's permission to end the tenancy early.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenant ordered to pay $26,958.85 for rent arrears and rubbish removal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,853.22 for Damages and Unpaid Bills
Tenants Must Pay Rent Arrears and Joint Liability for Bills
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay rent arrears and joint liability for bills, highlighting the joint responsibility under the Tenancy Agreement.
Tenant Entitled to Sublet Under RTA - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Claimant Wins Recovery of Unpaid Levies in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tenant's Bail Conditions Override Landlord's Termination Request
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's request to terminate a tenancy because the tenant was complying with a court-ordered bail condition, which took precedence over the tenancy agreement.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Rent Arrears and Damages for Repairs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,115.67 for Damages and Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $5,115.67 to a landlord for rent arrears, cleaning, and replacing damaged items. The tenant did not leave the property clean and tidy and did not replace missing items.