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 $12,925.72 for rent arrears and damages in Swannanoa
Tenant ordered to pay $950 in rent arrears in Auckland
Landlord Granted Possession After Termination - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay $600.86 in rent arrears
Tenants Ordered to Pay $8,250.49 for Cleanup and Damage Costs
Tenancy Tribunal Adjourns Hearing Over Financial and Management Disputes
The Tenancy Tribunal at Masterton adjourned a hearing involving two unit owners over financial and management disputes. The Tribunal suggested the parties resolve their issues directly and review the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,344.26 for rent arrears and damages in Wellington
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay $2,344.26 to the landlord, covering rent arrears and damages to the property. The Tribunal determined that the tenant was responsible for the damage, which went beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenant Fails to Pay Rent, Tenancy Terminated in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,789.29 Under Specific Conditions in Porirua Tenancy Case
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,507.00 for Premises Damage
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay $1,507.00 to the landlord for damages and bond repayment. The Tribunal found the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises, which included stains and broken fixtures.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $369.40 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $2,477 in rent arrears to landlord in Tenancy Tribunal ruling
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $2,477.00, which includes rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee, after the tenant did not show up for the hearing.
Tribunal Reduces Fixed-Tenancy Term Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced the fixed-term tenancy of the tenant due to severe hardship caused by noise levels and faulty appliances. The tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears.
Claimant wins damages for breach of tenancy agreement
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy and Orders Payment of Arrears and Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and fees. The landlord attended the hearing but the tenant did not. The Tribunal concluded that the tenant had received notice of the hearing and claim.