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 Rent Arrears and Compensation for Cleaning and Garden Work
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears and Lack of Engagement
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they didn't pay rent and didn't communicate with the landlord in a helpful way. The tenant missed the hearing and didn't provide proof of their health issues as asked.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was over 21 days overdue when the landlord filed the application. The landlord presented evidence showing the amount owed, resulting in the termination of the tenancy and an order for the tenant to pay the outstanding rent.
Tenancy Terminated for Persistent Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $17,692.19 for damages
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenant Wins Bond Claim Over Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,327.00 for Clean-Up and Repairs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond
Tenant ordered to pay $867 in rent arrears - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Lock Replacement Costs
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant and Landlord Agree to Structured Debt Repayment Plan
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,312.30 in rent arrears and a $27.00 filing fee to the landlord. This decision was made after the landlord successfully claimed for rent arrears following the end of the tenancy.
Tribunal Denies Expedited Termination of Tenancy Due to Lack of Evidence
Tenant's Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears Payment from Bond - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the landlord was ordered to pay $1,653.43 from the bond to cover rent arrears and filing fees. The decision was based on the landlord providing proof of the rent owed through rent records.