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 $5,955.00 for Rent Arrears and More
Tenant Entitled to Remaining Bond After Claims Settled
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay rent arrears and damages to the premises. The landlord provided proof of rent arrears and damages, and the tenants did not attend the hearing.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Unpaid Rent
Tenant's Rehearing Request Denied Due to Severe Meth Contamination
Tenant Ordered to Pay $777.00 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Meth Contamination and Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenant's lease because the rental property was contaminated with methamphetamine and the tenant had significant unpaid rent. The contamination levels were unsafe, and the rent arrears were substantial, leading to the termination of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Return Bond
Tenant's Application to Set Aside Notice Dismissed
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant's name and identifying details were kept secret to protect their privacy.
Tenant ordered to pay $10,166.76 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for damages beyond fair wear and tear, such as carpet cleaning, repairs, and cleaning costs. The tenant was found to have left the premises in an untidy condition.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenant's lease because the tenant left the rental property without paying rent and did not intend to return. This decision was made according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Entitled to Rent Refund for Unlawful Residential Premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Non-Attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid rent for over 21 days and didn't show up for the scheduled hearing. The landlord proved the amount of rent owed, and since the tenant didn't contest the claim, the Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord.
Tenant Wins Damages Against Landlord for Failing to Appoint Agent
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $800 in exemplary damages to the tenant for the landlord's failure to appoint an agent while residing abroad for over 21 days, as required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.