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 $8,111 for Damages and Unpaid Rent
Tenant ordered to pay $1,201 in rent arrears and a filing fee under conditional termination order
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 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.
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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $927 in Rent Arrears
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 Remove Dogs from Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to remove dogs from the property because the tenant breached the tenancy agreement by keeping pets, which was explicitly prohibited.
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 granted possession order over unlawful occupier
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Significant Rent Arrears in Tauranga
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $455.57 for Rent Arrears and Return Bond in Wellington
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £2,400 Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay rent on time. The tenant was told to pay back the rent, water bills, and filing fees.
Tribunal Awards Landlord $274.19 for Rent Arrears in Christchurch Tenancy Dispute
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 $145.15 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Repairs
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £2,950 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $777 in Rent Arrears in Waitakere
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.