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 $3,991.10 for Damages and Cleaning
Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction in Excluded Tenancy Case
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'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 $2360 From Bond for Cleaning and Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $9,282 in rent arrears and vacate premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,717.00 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $4,717.00 for rent arrears and filing fees. This includes $4,690.00 for unpaid rent up to January 22, 2025, and $27.00 for the filing fee.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Non-Attendance
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent and Water Rates Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Fixed Term Rent
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,667.56 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenant ordered to pay rent and costs for terminating fixed-term agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent and costs related to finding a new tenant after prematurely terminating a fixed-term agreement. Despite claiming stress at the time of signing, the Tribunal upheld the agreement's terms.
Tenant Wins Bond Claim Over Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,055.29 in Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $844.69 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $844.69 to the landlord for unpaid rent and the landlord's filing fee. This decision was based on the landlord providing detailed rent records showing the amount owed.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Unlawful Entry and Inadequate Notice
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding compensation for unlawful entry into the property, repairs and maintenance issues, and insufficient notice given to terminate the tenancy. The landlord's claims were dismissed.