Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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 ordered to pay $23,800 for damages and meth contamination
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $23,800.31 for damages and costs, including methamphetamine contamination, after the tenant failed to comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $3,730.94 in Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $3,157.14 for rent arrears and $588.95 for water rates arrears. The landlord provided proof of the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy, while the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $623.71 for rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $623.71 to the landlord, which includes rent arrears and compensation for damages that occurred during the tenancy. The landlord presented evidence showing the amount owed at the end of the tenancy and proof of the tenant's acceptance of responsibility for the damages.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Over $50,000 in Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $3,716.73 to landlord in Tenancy Tribunal decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and water rates. Claims for damages and exemplary damages were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, except for a small award for breach of quiet enjoyment.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,700 in Rent Arrears and $967.75 for Utilities
Tenant's Claims for Damages Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's History of Rent Arrears Results in Tenancy Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal decided to terminate the tenancy and grant possession to the landlord due to the tenant's history of rent arrears. The tenant agreed to pay rent on time until the end of the tenancy on 30 July 2025.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $876.21 for Repairs and Filing Fees
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Water Damage Claims
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed both the landlord's and the tenant's applications in a dispute over water damage to a commercial unit, ruling that there was not enough evidence to prove negligence.
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owes $1,635.99 in Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,478.86 in Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond After Non-Attendance
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Avoiding Immediate Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant owing rent arrears and a debt to the landlord, allowing the tenant to avoid immediate eviction by adhering to a payment plan.
Tenant's Bond Refund Claim Dismissed Due to Inconsistent Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claim for a bond refund of $1,700.00 because the tenant's evidence about the bond amount and rent payments was inconsistent and unclear.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal at Auckland ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, compensation for damages, and bond repayment to the landlord. The landlord successfully demonstrated that the tenant left the premises in poor condition and caused damage beyond normal wear and tear.