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 $4,777 in rent arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and water rates but termination request denied
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $2,109.86 in rent arrears
Rent Arrears Result in Tenancy Termination at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant's Failure to Pay Rent Results in Tenancy Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau ended a tenant's lease because they failed to pay rent and left the property with outstanding bills. The landlord was given possession of the property and received compensation for the unpaid rent and other charges.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the outstanding rent through records.
Tenancy Terminated for Breach of Responsibilities
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenant's tenancy for breaching responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant was found to have interfered with the reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy of the landlord's other tenants and neighbors.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Consistent Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they had not paid rent for more than 21 consecutive days, as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
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 $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.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Repair Costs
Tenant Eviction Order Granted by Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
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.
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.