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 Costs for Damages and Cleaning
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Palmerston North Due to £3,420 Rent Arrears
Termination of Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $3,170 Arrears in Ohaupo
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,081.91 for Damages and Non-Compliance
Tenant ordered to pay $3,809.86 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,809.86 to the landlord for rent arrears and filing fees. The landlord provided proof of the amount owing, and the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,959.26 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Liable for Repairing Damaged Cooktop
Tenant Ordered to Pay $296.05 for Premises Damages
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay $296.05 from the bond to the landlord for damages to the premises. The judge ruled that the damage was more than fair wear and tear and was caused by the tenant.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal at Papakura dismissed the tenant's application because the tenant did not show up for the scheduled hearing and did not ask for a delay or inform the Tribunal that the issue had been resolved.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates but Pool Inspection Claim Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and water rates but dismissed the landlord's claim for pool inspection fees because the landlord did not provide the required 24-hour written notice.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,249.14 to the landlord, which includes water rates and reimbursement of the filing fee. This decision was made because the tenant did not attend the hearing and had not paid the water rates invoices.
Tenant Awarded Damages for Breaches of Residential Tenancies Act
Tenant ordered to pay $1,918.99 for rent arrears and damages in Te Puke
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages caused during the tenancy. The tenant was found responsible for leaving the premises unclean and for stains on the lounge carpet.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,600 for Carpet and Deck Repairs
Tenant Entitled to Uphold Previous Rulings in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant Successfully Claims Bond Refund from Landlord
Tenant ordered to pay $10,771.65 for damages and arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and $1,261.44 Rent Arrears
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Claims for Unlawful Entry and Damages in Waitakere
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy was lawful and dismissed the tenant's claims for compensation and exemplary damages. The Tribunal found that the landlord's entry into the premises was lawful and that the termination notice was valid.