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 $1,339.30 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
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.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Lack of Representation at Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the representative did not show up for the hearing and did not ask for the case to be postponed.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Fixed Term Rent
Tenant ordered to pay $867 in rent arrears - Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Warkworth Due to Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $4,428.57 in Arrears in Waiotahe Valley
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Multiple Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Wins Bond Claim Over Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,667.56 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenant ordered to pay $1,625.33 for rent arrears and cleaning
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Lock Replacement Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent and Water Rates Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $766.80 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tenant and Landlord Agree to Structured Debt Repayment Plan
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 ordered to pay $860 in rent arrears and cleaning costs in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $4,121.43 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal awards $2,286.46 to landlord for rent arrears and cleaning in West Harbour
Tenancy Tribunal Vacates Hearing Date Due to Property Sale
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,804.61 for Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,804.61 for rent arrears and damages. The tenant failed to remove all rubbish and caused damage to the kitchen floor, walls, and a window.