Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Name Suppressed After Tenancy Termination for Rent Arrears in Auckland
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 $1,920 in rent arrears
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 ordered to pay $5,814.50 for excessive damage
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 Ordered to Pay $3,471.57 in Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses all claims in recent ruling
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $3,240 in Rent Arrears in Hutt Valley
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'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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent but Landlord's Possession Claim Rejected
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Christchurch Resident Over $9,131 in Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,770 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal After Tenancy Ends
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.