Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenants Ordered to Pay Arrears Without Termination
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Lease Due to Persistent Anti-Social Behavior
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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $519.86 Including 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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $6,000 in Auckland
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 Ordered to Pay Landlord $4,022.43 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and outgoings
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,011.43 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $729.63 for rent arrears and compensation in Glen Avon
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $6,958 in Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tenancy Terminated for Threatening Assault
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because she threatened to harm another resident. The tenant's partner, who lived with her permission, assaulted another tenant, leading to the termination of the tenancy.
Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay $1,814.50 for Carpet and Wall Damage in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and filing fee after failing to attend hearing
Tenant ordered to pay for repairs and cleaning
Tribunal Grants Landlord Access to Repair Deck After Proper Notice
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.