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 cleaning and repair costs from bond
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $5,786.57 Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $3,013.54 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay for End-of-Tenancy Damages - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,849.18 for damages and cleaning costs at the end of the tenancy. The tenant left the premises unclean and with leftover belongings, causing extra work for the landlord.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for vacated repairs
Holiday Accommodation Dispute Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $433 in rent arrears after non-attendance
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Breaches in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tenancy Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears in Christchurch
Tribunal Orders Respondent to Pay Overdue Levies
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the respondent must pay $9,526.19 for overdue levies. The claimant's request to recover incorrectly appropriated funds was denied.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,817.00 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order After Agreeing to Pay Debts
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant who owed rent arrears and other debts. The tenant agreed to pay the debt within a specific timeframe, avoiding immediate eviction.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,522.28 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Awards Landlord $1,237.28 for Damages from Tenant
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Abandoning Premises Early
Tenant ordered to pay $8,059.42 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay £4,325 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $448.43 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fee in Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and return the bond to the landlord. The landlord presented evidence showing the amount owed, and the Tribunal agreed with the landlord's claims.
Tribunal Denies Expedited Abandonment Process Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal denied the landlord's request to terminate the tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord did not provide enough evidence to prove the premises were abandoned. The Tribunal emphasised the need for clear documentation to support such claims.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $11,749.37 for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay unpaid levies, interest, costs, and filing fees. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010, which mandates that unit owners must pay all levies and outgoings.