Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for tenant owing $2,202 in rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a tenant to avoid immediate eviction by granting a conditional termination order. The tenant must pay rent arrears over time to keep their rental unit.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,279.52 for Cleaning and Repairs at Tenancy End
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $3,279.52 for cleaning and repair costs at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the property reasonably clean and tidy, nor did they remove all rubbish.
Tenant ordered to pay reduced cleaning costs
Mutual Agreement Ends Tenancy at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $869.04 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt to Maintain Tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a debt to the landlord. The tenant must make regular payments to avoid termination of the tenancy.
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses application for lack of jurisdiction
Tenant ordered to pay $2,150 in rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,150 in rent arrears immediately, despite the tenant's non-attendance at the hearing. The landlord presented rent records proving the amount owing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $356.25 for Cleaning and Repairs
Tenant's Request for Lower Rent Based on Market Rates Rejected
Rent Arrears and Maintenance Ruling - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay $15,020 in rent arrears and other charges
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's Request to Reduce Fixed-Term Tenancy Due to Oven Issues and Noise Disturbances Dismissed
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and filing fee under conditional termination order
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for $636.08 debt in Auckland
Tenant Fails to Appear, Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,920.85 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they were over 21 days late on rent payments. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent and the tenant did not show up to the hearing.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Interest, Costs, and Filing Fees from Landlord
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully recovered interest, costs, and the filing fee from a landlord for unpaid levies. The court ruled in favour of the tenant based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.