Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay $2,289.86 for rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Unpaid Water Rates and Filing Fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
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 $4,847 in rent arrears to landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $4,847 in unpaid rent to the landlord. Additionally, the landlord is required to return the bond of $1,800 to the tenant.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Lack of Communication
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Expenses and Filing Fee
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.
Tenant Awarded Damages for Breach of Quiet Enjoyment
Tenant's Rehearing Request Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession of Premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees from Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water rates, and cleaning fees from the bond to the landlord because the premises were not left reasonably clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,329.73 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,329.73 for cleaning and removal of rubbish at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises clean and tidy, leading to the order.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,135.68 to the landlord, including rent arrears, water rates, and a filing fee reimbursement. The tenant did not attend the hearing.