Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Wins Water Charge Reimbursement
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,187 for Rent Arrears and Compensation in Auckland
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 The landlord's cross-application was withdrawn.
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $869.86 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
Tenant Wins Repair and Compensation Order
Tenant's Request for Full Bond Refund and Compensation Denied
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for unclean premises and intentional damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $6,883.19 to the landlord for rent arrears and damages to the premises. The tenant left the premises unclean and caused intentional damage to the walls, balustrade, and windows.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1265.69 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Hawera
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Damage Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water rates, and damages for cleaning and repairs due to property damage beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant accepted responsibility for these costs.
Tenant ordered to pay $4,185.60 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Excessive Premises Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay for damages to the rented premises that exceed fair wear and tear, as determined by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant wins levy payment order from unit owner
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee to the claimant. This decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Methamphetamine Decontamination
Tenant Wins Bond Refund Due to Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must return the tenant's bond of $1,500.00 because the landlord failed to file a counterclaim as required by law. This decision ensures that the tenant receives their bond back without delay.