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 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.
Tenancy Tribunal Adjourns Hearing Pending Debt Settlement
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 Entitled to Uphold Previous Rulings in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Wins Compensation for Breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act
Tenant Liable for Repairing Damaged Cooktop
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 Mow Lawns or Pay $2,800
Tenant Ordered to Remove Problematic Pet Within 14 Days
Tenant's Claim Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the tenant did not show up for the hearing. The landlord's cross-application was withdrawn.
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.
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $10,517.95 for Excessive Wear and Tear Damages
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears and Water Rates Claim, Damages Denied
Tenant's Request to End Fixed-Term Tenancy Early Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
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.
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.