Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee. The order was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Debt Including Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay a debt including rent arrears, water rates, and a filing fee. The order includes a conditional termination clause if the tenants fail to comply with the payment schedule.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenant Entitled to Bond Return with Deductions
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that the bond should be returned to both the landlord and tenant, with deductions for rent arrears and carpet cleaning costs. This decision reflects the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants under New Zealand law.
Tenant Must Provide Valid Service Address for Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to provide a current service address for the landlord. The application was closed until the tenant could provide more details. The tenant had paid a deposit and the landlord failed to provide the premises as agreed.
Invalid Termination Notice Ruled By Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's Notice Ends Tenancy, Landlord Granted Possession
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the premises after the tenant gave written notice to end the tenancy and removed all belongings.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,111 for Damages and Unpaid Rent
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Excessive Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages for excessive cleaning and repairs beyond normal wear and tear, based on evidence provided by the landlord.
Tenant ordered to pay $145.15 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,808.85 for Damages and Repairs Exceeding Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages incurred during the tenancy, while the tenant's claims were dismissed due to non-attendance.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,507.86 in rent arrears
Tenant Successfully Withdraws Application at Tenancy Tribunal
In this case, a tenant decided to withdraw their application against another tenant. As a result, the scheduled hearing was canceled and the application was closed.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and charges
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee. The landlord's claim for damages was dismissed because he did not provide enough evidence.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Lack of Valid Contact Number
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Showing Up to Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application because the tenant did not show up for the scheduled hearing. The Tribunal followed the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which requires tenants to attend hearings or request an adjournment if they cannot make it.