Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Bond Payment Ordered by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $550.28 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Application Due to Non-Appearance in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $900 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Denies Expedited Termination of Tenancy Due to Lack of Evidence
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Showing Up at Timaru Hearing
Tenancy Tribunal Vacates Hearing Date Due to Property Sale
Tenant Evicted for Rent Arrears at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's tenancy terminated for rent arrears over $4,864.86 - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Correct Amount After Calculation Error
Tribunal awards $2,286.46 to landlord for rent arrears and cleaning in West Harbour
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,657 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs in Auckland
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.
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 ordered to pay $6,554.30 for rent arrears and water rates in Tenancy Tribunal case
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $9,414.87 for rent arrears and damages
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 $1,087 for Rent Arrears and Bond in Auckland
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.
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.