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 Repair and Compensation Order
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $2,948.71 in Rent Arrears
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.
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.
Tenant's Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,251.97 for Cleaning and Repairs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,257 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,257.00 for rent arrears and cleaning costs because the tenant failed to clean the property and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Landlord's Failure to Maintain
Tenant ordered to pay $5,778.28 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Failing to Provide Evidence
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,080.31 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $7,080.31 to the landlord for damages and cleaning costs. The landlord showed photos proving the tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and damaged.
Tenant Wins Bond Refund Due to Landlord’s Late Counterclaim
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over £2,300 in Auckland
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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $637.86 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
Tenancy Terminated Due to Tenant Assault
Claimant Wins Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $4,359.14 for rent arrears and damages
Landlord's Rehearing Request Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a landlord's request for a rehearing, stating that the landlord had not shown that a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice had occurred in the original decision.