Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Withdraws Rent Arrears Claim at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensate for Excessive Damage
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenant Ordered to Pay $853.64 for Cleaning and Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $853.64 for cleaning, rubbish removal, and repairs after the tenant failed to leave the rental property clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Wins Relief for Unlawful Entry and Breach of Quiet Enjoyment
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully claimed relief for unlawful entry and breach of quiet enjoyment. The Tribunal found that the landlord's agent had entered the premises without consent and had breached the tenants' right to quiet enjoyment, but did not award exemplary damages.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,030.98 for Cleaning and Waste Removal
Claimant Awarded Legal Costs After Unsuccessful Tenancy Application
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed an application made by the claimant against the respondent. After a rehearing, the Tribunal ruled that the respondent must pay the claimant's legal costs, totaling $15,362.16, because the case was complex and required significant legal preparation.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $7,702.05 for rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau ruled that a tenant must terminate their tenancy and pay the landlord $7,702.05 for rent arrears and related costs. The decision was based on the tenant's failure to pay rent on time.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $4,645.26, including rent arrears, water rates, and cleaning fees, after the tenant failed to comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy.
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Only Owes One Day's Rent and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that the tenant only owed one day's rent and had to pay cleaning costs for certain areas because the premises were not left in a reasonably clean and tidy state.
Tenant Not Liable for Damage Caused by External Factors
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was not responsible for the damage to the rental property. The Tribunal found that the damage was likely caused by vandalism and flooding, not by the tenant.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Through Structured Plan
A tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears and a debt through a structured payment plan to avoid having their tenancy terminated. The order was made by the Tenancy Tribunal under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord for damages and cleaning costs after the tenant left the rental property in an unreasonable state, including modifications for illegal activities.