Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated for Failure to Attend Hearing and Clear Property
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fee
Tenant's Compensation Claim Settled for $2,000
A tenant claimed compensation from their landlord for failing to maintain the roof and drainage system. The claim was initially for $15,000 but was settled for $2,000.
Rent Arrears Lead to Termination of Tenancy and Bond Refund
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because rent was at least 21 days overdue. The bond was returned to the tenant, and the tenant had to pay the landlord the amount owed.
Tenancy Tribunal Overturns Postal Vote Resolution Due to Procedural Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal at Tauranga overturned a postal vote resolution because of procedural issues and ordered a new extraordinary general meeting to reconsider the removal and replacement of trees.
Landlord's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because their rent was over 21 days late. The landlord received the bond and a payment for unpaid rent.
Tenant Ordered to Allow Landlord Access for Inspection
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Non-Attendance at Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who failed to pay rent and did not show up for the hearing. The landlord received $2,930.92 as compensation for the unpaid rent.
Tenant wins surface water drainage claim at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $500 to a tenant for surface water drainage issues, dismissing other claims. The claimant successfully proved that the premises did not have an efficient system for removing surface water during the tenancy.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs After Leaving Premises Unclean
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Second Landlord Claim Dismissed Due to Res Judicata
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenants must pay $981.67 to the landlord for unpaid rent and water bills. The landlord's identity was kept secret. Enforcement of the order was delayed while the tenants prepare their own case against the landlord.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Damages
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request to Terminate Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy because the landlord failed to prove that the rent was consistently 5 working days in arrears on three separate occasions within a 90-day period.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for cleaning and repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and damages for cleaning and repairs. The landlord provided evidence showing that the damages occurred during the tenancy and were more than fair wear and tear.