Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses neighbour noise complaint
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed an application brought by a homeowner against neighbours due to excessive noise. The Tribunal ruled it could not hear disputes between neighbours over noise issues.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
The tenant's application was dismissed because they did not show up for the scheduled hearing and did not ask for the hearing to be postponed or inform the Tribunal that the matter had been resolved.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Breaches of Tenancy Act
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay $3,889.87 for breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, including failure to provide vacant possession and compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
A tenant's tenancy was terminated by the Tenancy Tribunal due to rent arrears and breach of obligations. The landlord proved the amount owing through rent records, leading to the termination of the tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning Costs from Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $345 for cleaning costs from the bond because the premises were not left clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy. The landlord provided evidence including photographs, a cleaner's report, and an invoice to support the claim.
Tenant ordered to vacate and pay rent after failing to comply with termination notice
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must leave the rental property and pay overdue rent and water bills after failing to move out as instructed by a termination notice.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application
Tenant Ordered to Pay Fees Upon Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,119.47 for Cleaning and Repairs
Tenant Entitled to Compensation for Stress and Inconvenience Caused by Rental Property Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was entitled to compensation for stress and inconvenience caused by multiple issues with the rental property, including a deck collapse and power outage. The landlord was awarded rent arrears and outgoings.
Tenant Awarded Damages for Unlawful Use of Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded damages to the tenant for the unlawful use of the premises and breach of tenancy conditions. The tenant was awarded damages for exemplary damages due to the unlawful use of the premises and breach of tenancy conditions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Levies, Interest, Costs & Filing Fee
Tenant Granted Time to Repay Rent Arrears Without Immediate Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed the tenant to repay rent arrears over time without immediate eviction, giving the tenant a chance to catch up on payments.
Tenant Wins Compensation and Bond Refund in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for leaving the rental unit unclean and untidy. The landlord presented photos proving the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The landlord had provided proof of the rent owing through a rent summary.