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 for Damages and Non-Compliance
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Rent Arrears
Tenant Gets Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears in Auckland
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $6,440.43 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Manukau
Tenant Wins Breach of Tenancy Agreement Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,203.43 for Rent Arrears and Fire Damage
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.
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's Cost Recovery Claim Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
Bankrupt Tenant's Bond Ordered to Landlord in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant wins $1,400 compensation for breaches of Healthy Homes Standards in Christchurch
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Carpet Cleaning and Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,269.79 for damages and repairs at the end of their tenancy. This includes costs for carpet cleaning, wall repairs, and replacing a damaged shower liner.
Tribunal Grants Possession Order Following Tenancy Termination
Tenant Wins Compensation and Damages for Rental Issues
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning Expenses
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Water Charges Claim
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent and Failed Repayment Plan
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.