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 for Cleaning and Repairs After Breaching Tenancy Obligations
Tenant's Failure to Pay Rent and Attend Hearing Results in Tenancy Termination
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,195.57 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenant’s Tenancy in Auckland Due to 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 compensate for missing lawnmower
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 $8,612.96 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Termination for Tenant in Auckland
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.
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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,462.35 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $100 for Exit Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $100 for exit cleaning from the bond because the premises were not left in a reasonably clean condition. The tenant argued that the premises were left in a similar state to how they received it, but the Tribunal disagreed.