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 compensation for water damage in Tenancy Tribunal ruling
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and terminate tenancy
Tenant ordered to repay rent arrears and debt
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 ordered to pay landlord's costs after unsuccessful claim
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Landlord's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensate for Damages
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Repairs and Costs at End of Tenancy
Tenant's Application for Water Charges Refund Dismissed
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,125 for Damages at End of Tenancy
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 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.