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 $5,920.71 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Abandoned Goods Disposed Of
Tenant Entitled to Bond Return After Appropriate Deductions Confirmed
Tenant ordered to pay $2,192.14 for rent arrears and damages in Whanganui
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.
Tenant Held Liable for Pet-Related Damages at End of Tenancy
Tenant ordered to pay $3,510.27 in rent arrears and debt
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears Over $3,700 in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent arrears exceeded 21 days. The decision was based on sections 55 and 56 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Threats and Assaults on Neighbors
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant had threatened and assaulted neighbors. The Tribunal ruled that such behavior justified ending the tenancy immediately.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,612.56 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $425.16 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over £1,490 Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they didn't pay their rent on time. The tenant was told to pay $1,490 to the landlord.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,542.71 in rent arrears and vacate property immediately
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,542.71 in rent arrears and vacate the property immediately. The tenant was not present at the hearing and was not residing at the property.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,884.14 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,884.14, which includes rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee. The tenant did not contest the amount.
Tenant ordered to pay $4,885.26 for damages and arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay the landlord $4,885.26 for damages and unpaid rent. The Tribunal determined that the damage was more than fair wear and tear and was likely intentional.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and $7,752.71 Arrears
Tenant Must Pay $14,448.67 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who failed to pay rent on time. The landlord successfully argued that the tenant's repeated failure to pay rent constituted grounds for terminating the lease agreement.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,377 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,377 for rent arrears and filing fee reimbursement after the landlord proved the amounts due at the end of the tenancy.