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 Terminates Tenancy Over Rent Arrears
Tenant Found Liable for Rent Arrears and Excessive Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $4,417.64 for unpaid rent and repairs needed due to damage beyond normal wear and tear. The tenant did not show up to the hearing and could not provide evidence to refute the claims.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages and Non-Compliance
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Failure to Engage
Tenant ordered to pay for repairs and cleaning
Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord $4,022.43 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and outgoings
Tribunal Grants Landlord Access to Repair Deck After Proper Notice
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenants owed back rent. They were ordered to pay the landlord $4,415.56. This decision was made because the rent was at least 21 days overdue during the hearing.
Tenant Liable for Rent Arrears and Property Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy due to abandonment and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and repair costs for damages to the property. The tenant was held responsible for these costs under New Zealand tenancy law.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Premises Damages
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and filing fee after failing to attend hearing
Rent Arrears Application Dismissed for Lack of Prosecution
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for rent arrears because the landlord failed to attend the hearing or communicate with the Tribunal.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claim for Rent Arrears and Termination
Tenant ordered to pay $227.31 debt and rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay a total debt of $227.31 to the landlord, including water rates and a filing fee. This ruling was made during a hearing where both parties agreed to resolve the claims by consent.
Tenants Ordered to Pay Arrears Without Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Despite Fault Claim
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and the landlord to return the bond. The tenant argued that the landlord's fault for a broken lock prevented her from finding a new boarder and paying rent. However, the Tribunal found the landlord's rent summary reliable and awarded the arrears to the landlord.
Landlord's Oven Damage Claim Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's claim for damages to an oven, finding that the damage was probably caused by gradual wear and tear over time, and possibly by previous tenants, not solely by the current tenant.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $519.86 to the landlord, including $492.86 for rent arrears and $27.00 for the filing fee, after the landlord provided proof of the amount owing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and abandon tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $699.43 in rent arrears and terminate the tenancy because the tenant abandoned the premises without paying rent.