Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,171.19 for Damages and Cleaning
Tenant's Request for Lower Rent Based on Market Rates Rejected
Tenant Loses Application Due to Non-Attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because they did not show up for the hearing and did not follow the directions given earlier. The tenant asked for more time but did not provide proof that they needed it.
Tenant's Claim Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $4,500
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was at least 21 days overdue. The tenant had to pay back rent and a filing fee to the landlord.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt to Maintain Tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a debt to the landlord. The tenant must make regular payments to avoid termination of the tenancy.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Persistent Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,279.52 for Cleaning and Repairs at Tenancy End
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $3,279.52 for cleaning and repair costs at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the property reasonably clean and tidy, nor did they remove all rubbish.
Tribunal dismisses claim for bond refund in flatting arrangement in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $5,617 for Rent Arrears and Property Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and compensation for damages caused during the tenancy. The landlord provided evidence including invoices and photographs to prove the tenant's obligations were not met.
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order and Payment Plan
Tenant ordered to pay $2,150 in rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,150 in rent arrears immediately, despite the tenant's non-attendance at the hearing. The landlord presented rent records proving the amount owing.
Tenant Liable for Rent Arrears Until Premises Relet - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord is entitled to rent arrears until the premises are relet. The tenant did not attend the hearing, and the Tribunal awarded the landlord $3,193 for unpaid rent and $28 for the filing fee.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,826.04 for rent arrears and cleaning fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,826.04 to the landlord for rent arrears, water rates, and cleaning fees because the tenant left the premises untidy at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $919.66 for Cleaning and Damages
Tenant Issues Resolved, Landlord Withdraws Termination Application
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Flood Damage Claim
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a landlord claimed compensation for flood damage. However, the Tribunal dismissed the claim because there wasn't enough evidence to show that the tenants were responsible for leaving the kitchen tap on.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,384.00 for Failing to Remove Rubbish
Tenant Ordered to Pay $869.04 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for tenant owing $2,202 in rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a tenant to avoid immediate eviction by granting a conditional termination order. The tenant must pay rent arrears over time to keep their rental unit.