Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Breach of Agreement
Tenant Evicted After Multiple Assaults and Threats Against Staff
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $20,514.15 for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
At the Tenancy Tribunal, the claimant successfully recovered unpaid levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee from the unit owner. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Declares Unlawful Premises and Dismisses Rent Claims
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,902.97 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant did not leave the premises clean and accepted responsibility for wall damage.
Tenant Wins Order for Professional Carpet Cleaning
Tenant Ordered to Pay Unpaid Water Rates and Filing Fees
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,146 in Rent Arrears
Tenant's Cleaning Obligations Upheld, Except for Oven
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,496.20 From Bond for Cleaning and Repair Costs
Tenant's Bond Refund Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $2,923 Arrears in Palmerston North
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because rent payments were over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent, leading to the termination of the lease.