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 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 ordered to pay $1,920 in rent arrears
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $9,751.43 in Rent Arrears in Wellington
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed back rent. The tenant was told to pay the landlord a specific amount of money. The Tribunal said that according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, a tenancy must be ended if rent is more than 21 days overdue.
Tenant Entitled to Rent Refund for Unlawful Residential Premises
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses landlord's termination claim for insufficient evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to end the tenancy due to the tenant's alleged anti-social behavior. The landlord failed to provide enough evidence and did not follow the necessary steps outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,623 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $7,623.29 for damages and cleaning costs incurred at the end of the tenancy. The Tribunal determined that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and was responsible for damages beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenancy Tribunal Allows Fence Construction on Accessory Unit
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a unit owner to build a fence on their accessory unit, provided it complies with legal requirements and does not interfere with the Body Corporate's ongoing works such as stairs and drainage projects.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,657.85 for Rent Arrears
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £2,149 Rent Arrears and Contractor Assault
Tenant Agrees to Pay $8,887.00 for Rent Arrears
Tribunal Grants Premises Possession to Deceased Tenant's Administrator
The Tenancy Tribunal granted possession of the premises to the administrator of the deceased tenant. The occupier claimed a right of occupation through a potential testamentary promise claim but failed to provide a filed claim, leading the Tribunal to grant possession to the administrator.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears: What Tenants Need to Know
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant did not pay rent and did not show up for the hearing. The landlord was awarded damages for the unpaid rent.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,667 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $4,667 to the landlord, which includes rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee. This decision was based on the landlord providing rent records that proved the amount owed.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Fixed Water Charges
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears in Auckland
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 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.
Tribunal Awards Landlord $1,490 for Rent Arrears and Window Repairs
Tenancy Terminated After Tenant Threatens to Murder Landlord's Manager
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,339.76 for Rent Arrears and Cleanup
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $2,339.76 for unpaid rent and cleaning up the property after moving out. The tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and with a lot of rubbish, leading to additional charges for cleaning and rubbish removal.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,035 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,035.00 for rent arrears and return the bond after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The tenant received proper notice of the hearing.