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 Rent Arrears After Remote Hearing
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Awards Compensation for Water Damage and Floor Repair
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenants, awarding them compensation for water damage and floor repair issues. The Tribunal determined that the landlord did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the tenants were responsible for the damage.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,458.94 for Rent Arrears and Window Repairs
Tenant's Bond Partially Returned by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal decided to partially return the bond to the landlord due to specific damages found in the apartment, while dismissing claims for lawn maintenance.
Tenant's Rehearing Request Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Refers Abandonment Case for Full Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal denied the landlord's request to terminate the tenancy through the expedited abandonment process because there wasn't enough evidence and the tenant didn't agree to abandon the property.
Tribunal Rejects Expedited Abandonment Process Application
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and removal costs
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Non-Attendance
Tenant ordered to pay $3,985.45 for rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,985.45, including rent arrears and filing fee reimbursement, after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
Tenant Wins Reimbursement for Directly Paid Utilities
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must reimburse the tenant $376.71 for water and electricity charges that the tenant had paid directly. The landlord had received these funds from the bond but was ordered to return them since they were not claimed.
Tenant Wins Exemplary Damages for Breach of Standards
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding $3,627.00 in damages for breaches of the Residential Tenancies ([Company]) 2019 standards, including ventilation and window maintenance issues. The landlord's claim for loss of rent was dismissed.
Tenant's Rent Reimbursement Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Reinstates Previous Order After Tenant Absence
The Tenancy Tribunal at Rotorua reinstated a previous order after the tenants failed to show up for the hearing. The landlord said the tenants had blocked access to the property and hadn't left the premises as required.