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Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·16 May 2025

Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears in Whakatane

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·16 May 2025

Tenant ordered to pay $670.57 in rent arrears

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·16 May 2025

Tenant Ordered to Pay Repairs and Costs at End of Tenancy

DismissedTenancy Tribunal·16 May 2025

Tenant's Application for Water Charges Refund Dismissed

DismissedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenancy Terminated for Substantial Rent Arrears

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenancy Terminated Due to Arrears and Unsanitary Conditions

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant Evicted for Excessive Belongings Causing Fire Hazard

DismissedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant's Claim for Garden Shed and Raised Beds Dismissed

The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claim for compensation for a garden shed and raised garden beds left behind after vacating the property. The Tribunal ruled that the tenant did not obtain prior written consent from the landlord for the installation, making the items the property of the landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

DismissedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant's Lease Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days

Allowed in PartTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant ordered to pay rent and arrears to avoid termination

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Early Vacating Premises

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,435.19 for Rent Arrears and Damages

The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $4,435.19 for rent arrears and damages after determining that the tenant left the premises in an unreasonable condition, including significant rubbish and damage to doors and walls.

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,293.98 for Water Rates and Cleaning Obligations

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £8,540 Rent Arrears in Auckland

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears in Kohimarama

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Unpaid Rent

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant ordered to pay $12,615 in rent arrears

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·15 May 2025

Tenant Wins Bond Lodgement and Penalty Charge Case at Tenancy Tribunal

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·14 May 2025

Tenant ordered to pay $4,587.00 including rent arrears and filing fees

AllowedTenancy Tribunal·14 May 2025

Tenant Ordered to Pay for Leaving Rubbish Behind at End of Tenancy

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