Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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
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 Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Liable for Repairing Damaged Cooktop
Tenant Fails to Provide Adequate Notice and Clean Premises
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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Entitled to Uphold Previous Rulings in Tenancy Dispute
Rent Arrears and Bond Refunds Ruling by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $10,771.65 for damages and arrears
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears and Non-Attendance
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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,081.91 for Damages and Non-Compliance
Tenant Wins Compensation for Breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $13,738.56 for Damages and Costs
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.