Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Return Bond
Tenant ordered to pay $1,920 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $540 for Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay $540 to the landlord for rent arrears and damages. The Tribunal dismissed other claims related to compensation and exemplary damages due to time limitations and insufficient evidence.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Lack of Prosecution
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because neither the tenant nor the landlord showed up for the hearing and did not contact the Tribunal to ask for a delay.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,471.57 in Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses all claims in recent ruling
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent but Landlord's Possession Claim Rejected
Tenant ordered to pay $5,814.50 for excessive damage
Tenant ordered to pay $965.82 for rent arrears and water rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $965.82 for rent arrears and water rates. The landlord's bond was returned, and the tenant's claims were dismissed.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,770 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal After Tenancy Ends
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Liable for Rent Arrears and Water Charges
Tenant Held Liable for Rent Arrears Due to Non-Attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay their landlord $1,419.52 for unpaid rent after the tenant did not show up for the hearing. The landlord presented records showing the amount owed.
Tribunal dismisses landlord's claims for gas and lawn maintenance, allows firewood claim
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims for gas bottle refills and lawn maintenance, but allowed the claim for firewood replacement. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the claims for gas bottles and lawn maintenance, but found it fair and reasonable to allow the claim for firewood replacement.