Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Exceeding Six Weeks
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages Due to Mould and Smoke Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay rent arrears, damages, and a rent difference to the landlord due to mould and smoke damage. The Tribunal found that the damage exceeded fair wear and tear and was caused by the tenants' use of burners and candles.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $375.57 Including Rent Arrears and Meth Testing Fee Due to Contamination
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,800 for Rent and Water Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Significant Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant due to significant unpaid rent and ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $12,537.00. This decision was made under section 55(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay £7,688.40 and Evict by April 16th - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Over 7 Weeks
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Rubbish Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,286.00 to the landlord, which includes rent arrears and compensation for the landlord's costs related to rubbish removal at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Unkept Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $2,711.00 for rent arrears and compensation for cleaning and rubbish removal costs because the tenant left the premises unclean and untidy.
Tenant's Bond Return Claim Dismissed, Rent Arrears Allowed
Tenant Ordered to Remove Dog or Face Tenancy Termination
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Rehearing Claim, Grants Levies and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing and ordered the landlord to pay levies, costs, and interest. The tenant claimed damages due to faulty stormwater drains but did not provide enough evidence to support their claim.
Tribunal terminates tenancy for $7,060 in rent arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $5,800.63 for rent arrears and damages
Tribunal Orders £37,727.05 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $2,815 for rent arrears and property damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages to the landlord. The tenant was held responsible for leaving the rental property unclean and for causing damage to the premises that went beyond normal wear and tear.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $4,961.65 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs in Whangarei
Employer Hostel Not Covered By Residential Tenancies Act
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed an application involving accommodation provided by an employer for its employees. The Tribunal found that such accommodations are excluded from the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 under section 5(g).