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 $9,414.87 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $6,554.30 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Landlord ordered to release bond to tenant
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must release the tenant's bond of $2,040.00 because the landlord had proven claims of rent arrears and other costs.
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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Severe Meth Contamination
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the rental property was heavily contaminated with methamphetamine, rendering it unsafe and requiring extensive cleanup.
Tenant's Request for Tenancy Reduction Denied
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a tenant's request to end their fixed-term tenancy early due to feeling unsafe. The Tribunal awarded the landlord rent arrears and bond repayment.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates and Compensated for Leak
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claim for Additional Rent Due to Failure to Mitigate Losses
Claim for Compensation Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim for compensation because the damages were already covered by insurance policies. The landlord sought additional compensation for items lost due to contamination, but the Tribunal found that the insurance covered the full extent of the loss.
Tenant Evicted for Rent Arrears at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's Bond Payment Ordered by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Vacates Hearing Date Due to Property Sale
Tenant Ordered to Pay Correct Amount After Calculation Error
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,087 for rent arrears and filing fees after the tenant did not show up for the scheduled hearing.