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 $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 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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $637.86 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $1,882.32 for rent arrears and damages in Hamilton
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.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Tenant Assault
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,251.97 for Cleaning and Repairs
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 $2,012 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fee in Waitakere
Tenant awarded $2027 for retaliatory termination notice
The Tenancy Tribunal found that a landlord's termination notice was retaliatory and ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $2027 in compensation and reimbursement of filing fees. The Tribunal determined that the notice was given in response to previous disputes and complaints.
Tribunal Awards Exemplary Damages for Lack of Heating
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Christchurch Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Found Liable for Rent Arrears and Damages After Early Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $2,361.50 for rent arrears and damages after the tenant ended the lease early. The landlord also received back the bond amount of $1,440.00.