Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession of Premises
Tenancy Terminated Due to Serious Property Damage
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.
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 Awarded Damages for Breaches of Residential Tenancies Act
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded damages to the tenant for various breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, including failure to maintain the property and breaches of quiet enjoyment. The Tribunal dismissed claims regarding the provision of healthy homes information and retaliatory termination notice.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Unpaid Rent and Absence at Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt
Tenant wins compensation for breaches of Residential Tenancies Act
Tenant ordered to pay $7,262.71 for rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $7,262.71 for rent arrears and damages caused during the tenancy period. The tenant left the property early and in poor condition, leading to additional costs for the landlord.
Tenant Must Maintain Lawns or Pay $1100 - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to either mow the lawns or pay $1100 to the landlord for the work done. The decision was based on the tenant's failure to maintain the lawns in a tidy condition as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1s986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,859.50 for End-of-Tenancy Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay the landlord $4,859.50 for damages and cleaning costs incurred at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not comply with their obligations to leave the premises clean and return all keys.
Tribunal Awards Bond to Landlord After Payment to Ministry of Social Development
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rubbish Removal and Lawnmowing Costs
Tenant Awarded Damages for Landlord's Breaches
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the tenant damages for various breaches by the landlord, including failure to maintain the property, failure to provide reasonable access for inspections, and failure to provide clean and safe living conditions.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay back rent and a filing fee to the landlord after failing to make timely rent payments. The Tribunal allowed the tenant to continue living at the premises under a conditional termination order, requiring regular payments to avoid eviction.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs After Leaving Premises Dirty
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $3,680.26 for cleaning and repairs after the tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and caused damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant ordered to pay $651.78 in rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $651.78 to the landlord, which includes rent arrears and a filing fee. The tenant had agreed to use their bond to cover these costs when they left the property early.
Conditional Termination Order for Non-Payment of Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for a tenant's failure to pay water rates. The tenant must pay the debt by a specified date or face termination of the tenancy and immediate possession by the landlord.