Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Wins $11,927 for Bond Delay and Premises Repairs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Claimant Wins Levy Recovery Case at Tenancy Tribunal
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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
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.
Application Struck Out Due to Res Judicata
Tenant Ordered to Pay $6,882.38 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and cleaning costs
Tenant Awarded Damages for Unlawful Entry and Privacy Breach
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $50.64 to the tenant and awarded exemplary damages for unlawful entry and breach of privacy by the landlord. The Tribunal found that the landlord entered the premises without consent and interfered with the tenant's privacy, breaching the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Abandoning Tenancy Without Notice
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,974.00 to the landlord, including rent arrears and fees, as proven by rent records and accepted by the tenant.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages and services. The tenant did not comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy, leaving the premises untidy and refusing to pay outstanding debts.