Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $8,567.14 Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Denies Rehearing Request Due to Lack of Substantial Wrong
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,146 in Rent Arrears
Tribunal Declares Unlawful Premises and Dismisses Rent Claims
Tenant Awarded Damages for Breach of Quiet Enjoyment
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 Unpaid Water Rates and Filing Fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,496.20 From Bond for Cleaning and Repair Costs
Tenant Wins Order for Professional Carpet Cleaning
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.
Tenant's Failure to Attend Hearing Results in Tenancy Termination
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Living in Unlawful Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded compensation to the tenant for living in unlawful premises. The converted garage lacked necessary approvals for residential use, entitling the tenant to compensation.
Tenant's Claim Dismissed for Non-Attendance at Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal at Waitakere dismissed the claimant's application because they failed to show up for the hearing and did not ask for the hearing to be postponed or inform the Tribunal that the matter had been resolved.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession of Premises
Tenant ordered to pay $5,476.80 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenant Liable for Carpet and Curtain Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that tenants must pay $500 from the bond for damages to the premises, including a stained carpet and burned curtains. The landlord's claim for missing smoke alarms was dismissed.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for £6,060 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
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 Damages for Property Damage
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.