Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $788.57 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,030.98 for Cleaning and Waste Removal
Tenant wins compensation for unauthorised charges
Tenant Wins Order for Landlord to Sell Leftover Goods
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must sell the tenant's goods left behind at the end of the tenancy and pay the proceeds to the tenant, minus any outstanding debts. The landlord must sell items with a saleable value and dispose of those without value as they see fit.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Claims for Termination and Market Rent
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 £5,809.46 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $4,645 for arrears and cleaning in Auckland
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Suppresses Names and Identifying Details
Tenant ordered to pay $5,492.33 in rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,492.33 in rent arrears and a filing fee to the landlord. The tenant was served notice but did not attend the hearing.
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's Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Wins $11,927 for Bond Delay and Premises Repairs
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $27,365.64 for Unpaid Levies and Costs
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the claimant successfully recovered unpaid levies, interest, costs, and filing fees from the respondent. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010, which requires unit owners to pay all levies and outgoings as determined by the Body Corporate.
Tenant Ordered to Maintain Premises or Pay $250
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to either mow the lawn or pay $250 to the landlord. The tenant was found to have neglected the lawn maintenance as required by their agreement.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Part of Carpet Cleaning Costs
Application Struck Out Due to Res Judicata
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.