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 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 Ordered to Pay $1,081.91 for Damages and Non-Compliance
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Palmerston North Due to £3,420 Rent Arrears
Termination of Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages for Wall Repairs
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.
Tenant Entitled to Uphold Previous Rulings in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant ordered to pay $10,771.65 for damages and arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $10,517.95 for Excessive Wear and Tear Damages
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for $1,050 weekly rent in Auckland
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears and Water Rates Claim, Damages Denied
Successful Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the unit owner to pay $10,401.80, which includes unpaid levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee, as required by the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Conditional Termination Order for Unpaid Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a landlord for unpaid water rates, allowing the tenant to avoid immediate eviction if they pay the debt within a specified period. The order was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Mow Lawns or Pay $2,800
Tenant Held Liable for Kitchen Sink Overflow Damage
Tenant's Request to End Fixed-Term Tenancy Early Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,187 for Rent Arrears and Compensation in Auckland
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant owing rent arrears, giving the tenant time to pay the debt without immediate eviction. The order will lapse if the tenant complies with the payment terms, otherwise it can be enforced for 90 days from the first breach.
Rent Arrears Case Ends with Conditional Termination Order
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant owing rent arrears must follow a structured repayment plan to avoid eviction. The plan includes weekly payments over a year, with penalties for non-compliance.