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 Rent Arrears and Damages
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.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,251.97 for Cleaning and Repairs
No Jurisdiction Over Relocatable Homes on Bare Land
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal found that it had no authority to make a decision because the tenancy agreement involved relocatable homes placed on bare land, which falls outside the scope of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid their rent for over 21 days and had breached their obligations under the lease agreement.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The landlord showed proof of the unpaid rent, and the tenant did not show up to the hearing.
Claimant Wins Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $5,778.28 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant ordered to pay $4,359.14 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensate Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages caused by failing to comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy, such as leaving the premises clean and returning all keys.
Tenant and landlord settle dispute over bond return and rent arrears
The tenant and landlord agreed to end their tenancy and withdraw their applications for rehearing. The bond was returned to the tenant, and the previous order of the Tribunal was declared void.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears
Landlord's Application Dismissed Due to Improper Service
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application because the landlord failed to properly serve the tenant according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The application was not served in accordance with the required methods, leading to its dismissal.
Tenancy Terminated After Proper Notice Given by Landlord
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,055.06 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,230.86 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $1,230.86 to the landlord for damages and cleaning costs after the tenant left the premises in a messy condition.