Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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 ordered to repay rent arrears and debt
Tenant ordered to vacate due to rent arrears in Christchurch
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,125 for Damages at End of Tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Fee
Exemplary Damages Claim Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal denied the claimant's request for exemplary damages because the issue had already been decided in a previous hearing. The claimant had not initially requested these damages, making them unavailable.
Tenant ordered to pay $7,193.37 for rent arrears and damages in Tenancy Tribunal case
Tenant Given Two Weeks to Comply With Work Orders or Face Termination in Manukau
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,067.75 for Cleaning and Repairs
Unpaid Levies Case: Claimant Wins at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the unit owner to pay all levies, interest, and costs related to the unpaid levies. This decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010, which requires unit owners to pay all levies and outgoings payable for the unit.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears in Whakatane
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,470.85 for Rent Arrears and Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $8,470.85 for unpaid rent, water bills, and cleaning services. This decision was made according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant's Rent Arrears Result in Amended Tenancy Agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal changed the terms of a tenancy agreement because the tenant had not been paying rent on time. Now, the tenant must pay two weeks' rent in advance and face termination if rent remains unpaid for seven days.
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Ongoing Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Partial Bond Refund in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant ordered to pay landlord's costs after unsuccessful claim
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed rent that was over 21 days late and had broken their rental agreement. The landlord successfully proved these points in court.