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 $919.66 for Cleaning and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay reduced cleaning costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $869.04 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
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 Issues Resolved, Landlord Withdraws Termination Application
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
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 Receives Conditional Termination Order and Payment Plan
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.
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses claim for lack of jurisdiction
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 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 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.
Tenant's Claim Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
Tenancy Terminated Due to Persistent Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,171.19 for Damages and Cleaning
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate landlord
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Persistent Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid their rent for over 21 days. The tenant was told to pay the landlord the amount owed immediately.