Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Request for Tenancy Extension Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Awarded Damages for Unlawful Entry and Incomplete Insurance Details
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Order Following Proper Service
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the rented property after confirming that the tenant received proper notice of the hearing. The case was reopened due to the landlord providing proof of service within the required timeframe.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,777 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Landlord Withdraws Application During Remote Hearing - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Evicted After Multiple Assaults and Threats Against Staff
Claimant's Application for Rent Arrears Dismissed
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears from bond
The Tenancy Tribunal granted possession to the landlord and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears from the bond after the tenancy was validly terminated on fsp; the tenant did not attend the final inspection.
Tenant Awarded Damages for Landlord's Failure to Lodge Bond
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,315.75 for Cleaning and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $1,315.75 to the landlord for cleaning and damages after the tenancy ended. The tenant failed to clean the premises and return keys as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Untidy Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,082.84 to the landlord for rent arrears and compensation for leaving the premises in an untidy state without cleaning or removing rubbish.
Tenancy Terminated Over Threat of Assault
Tenant Liable for Meth Testing Costs but Not Decontamination
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fees from Bond
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal at Waitakere terminated the tenancy of a tenant due to unpaid rent arrears. The tenant was ordered to vacate the premises and pay $13,025.39 to the landlord. This decision was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $732 in rent arrears
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Breach of Agreement
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears but Loses Gardening Compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Despite Invalid Increase
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $6,429.67 in rent arrears. The tenant argued that rent increases were invalid and that the landlord failed to mitigate losses, but these arguments were rejected.