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 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $1,131.98 for damages and cleaning costs after the tenant left the premises in an unreasonable state.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,972.54 in rent arrears
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application for a rehearing. The tenant argued that he had further evidence and disagreed with the compensation amount awarded for a breach of the Healthy Homes Ventilation Standard. The Tribunal ruled that mere disagreement with the compensation amount does not justify a rehearing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and cleaning fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay Costs for Damages and Cleaning
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for property repairs
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Non-Attendance and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant did not show up for a hearing despite proper notification. The tenant owed back rent and was ordered to pay the landlord over $5,800.
Tenant Held Liable for Damages at End of Lease
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was found liable for replacing a hot water cylinder, curtains, lightbulbs, and other items, and for reimbursing the landlord's costs including filing fees. The Tribunal ruled that tenants must leave the premises clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and replace worn-out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages Beyond Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant agrees to pay rent arrears under a payment plan
The Tenant agreed to a payment plan for rent arrears. The Tenancy Tribunal ordered that the tenant's name and identifying details be suppressed.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,905.50 and Clean Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $2,905.50 to the landlord and clean the property after the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not comply with their obligations, leaving the property in a very poor state.
Tenant Ordered to Remove Pigeons from Premises
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Non-Attendance at Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,665.50 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,665.50 from the bond for damages and cleaning costs. The Tribunal determined that the damages were not due to normal wear and tear but were caused by the tenant's actions.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Bond for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the bond should be split between the landlord and tenants. The landlord received $366.62 from the bond to cover cleaning and rubbish removal costs. This decision was based on the agreement reached between the parties during the hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Window Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $1,496.89, which includes rent arrears, window repair costs, and filing fees, after the tenant failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
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.