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 for $1,630 in Rent Arrears in Manukau
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $17,415 Arrears
Rent Arrears Result in Tenancy Termination at Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $2,636 Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a rental agreement because the tenant owed rent that was over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent, and the tenant couldn't attend the hearing because they were in jail.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent Arrears in Christchurch
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over £7,845 in Unpaid Rent Arrears in Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Claimant wins unpaid water rates case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $1,719.98 for cleaning and repairs in Auckland
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Rehearing Request Over Fresh Evidence Claim
Tenant Eviction Order Granted by Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $4,090 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $5,209.63 for rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay a landlord $5,209.63 for rent arrears and damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant agreed to the rent arrears, and the landlord proved that the damages were not due to normal wear and tear.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and water rates but termination request denied
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,207.39 for Rent Arrears and Property Damage in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $2,109.86 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2360 From Bond for Cleaning and Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $1,710 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages to the landlord. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which states that tenants are responsible for rent arrears and damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensate for Excessive Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages that went beyond normal wear and tear. The tenant was found responsible for leaving excessive rubbish and damaging fixtures, but claims for certain types of damage were dismissed.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $12,277.28 in Levies and Costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee to the claimant due to non-payment of levies. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.