Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears and Breach
Landlord's Second Application Deemed Unnecessary
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,579.38 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Auckland
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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,974 in 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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over £5,450 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $9,586.70 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $801.15 Including Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Tenant ordered to pay $497.43 for rent arrears and cleaning costs in Auckland
Tribunal Orders £6,517.81 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Rockfield Apartments
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Abandoning Tenancy Without Notice
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.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Pay Rent Arrears in Christchurch
Tenant wins compensation for water damage in Tenancy Tribunal ruling
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $5,800 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
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 Part of Carpet Cleaning Costs
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.
Expedited Abandonment Application Denied Due to Lack of Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a landlord's request to end a tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord did not provide enough evidence. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
Tribunal Dismisses Claims for Damages and Breach of Healthy Homes Standards
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims for damages to the premises and the tenant's claims for breach of the Healthy Homes Standards. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of providing sufficient evidence to prove claims on the balance of probabilities.