Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Premises Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,327.00 for damages to the premises and filing fees. The landlord had to show that the damage was more than normal wear and tear.
Tenant ordered to pay debt and rent arrears to avoid termination
Tenant Wins Exemplary Damages for Late Bond Lodgement
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay $750 in exemplary damages for failing to lodge the bond within the required timeframe. The landlord admitted the mistake but blamed personal hardships for the delay.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the premises were abandoned and rent was in arrears. This decision was made through the expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation Due to Non-Compliance
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,020.77 to the landlord, including rent arrears and compensation for unpaid water rates and removal of belongings, due to non-compliance with tenancy obligations.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,593.67 for Damages at End of Tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $3,593.67 for damages and cleaning costs incurred at the end of the tenancy. The Tribunal found that the tenant had not left the premises reasonably clean and tidy as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,612.96 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Non-Attendance at Hearing
Landlord Ordered to Reimburse Tenant's Filing Fee Due to Bond Lodgement Failure
Tenant ordered to pay $177 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $177 for rent arrears and filing fees after the landlord proved proper service under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Remote Hearing
Tenant Wins Rent Credit Dispute at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal resolved a dispute over rent arrears and credits between a landlord and tenant. The tenant argued that the landlord's rent summary contained errors and that she was owed additional credits. After reviewing the evidence, the Tribunal found in favour of the tenant, adjusting the rent summary and reducing the amount owed.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for damages caused during the tenancy. The tenant was held responsible for both the unpaid rent and the cost of repairing a damaged glass pane.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Lease Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,712.40 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,712.40 for rent arrears, water/gas bills, cleaning, and rubbish removal after the tenant failed to leave the premises clean and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.