Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,199.58 for Damages and Repairs
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears but Loses Gardening Compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fees from Bond
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant's Cleaning Obligations Upheld, Except for Oven
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they abandoned the rental property and left unpaid rent. The landlord showed that the tenant had left the premises and owed back rent, leading to the termination of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tribunal Declares Unlawful Premises and Dismisses Rent Claims
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,146 in Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal at Porirua ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was over 21 days overdue. The landlord showed proof of the arrears, and the tenant didn't show up for the hearing.
Tenancy Tribunal Denies Rehearing Request Due to Lack of Substantial Wrong
Tenant Wins Order for Professional Carpet Cleaning
Tenant's Bond Refund Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,496.20 From Bond for Cleaning and Repair Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $2,550 in rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,550 in rent arrears immediately after the landlord proved the amount owing and confirmed no bond was lodged.
Tenants Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Fee After Early Termination
Tenant Ordered to Perform Work or Pay Compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must either fix certain issues with the rental property or pay the landlord a set amount of money. This decision was based on the tenant's failure to comply with their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.