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 Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
Tenancy Terminated for Persistent Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
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 Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Bankrupt Tenant's Bond Ordered to Landlord in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant ordered to pay $600.86 in rent arrears
Tenant Wins Breach of Tenancy Agreement Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent and Failed Repayment Plan
Tenant Ordered to Pay $133.29 for Damages and Return Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $133.29 for damages and return the bond of $2,000.00. The tenant did not leave the rental property clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish, as required by law.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Healthy Homes Breaches
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,203.43 for Rent Arrears and Fire Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages Beyond Fair Wear and Tear
Tribunal Grants Possession Order Following Tenancy Termination
Tenant ordered to pay damages for leaving premises unclean and causing significant damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $238.03 to the landlord for leaving the rental property unreasonably dirty and causing significant damage beyond normal wear and tear. The landlord was ordered to return the bond of $2,200.00.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the premises and left unpaid rent. This decision was made through the expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.