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 Due to Rent Arrears Over 7 Weeks
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Significant Rent Arrears
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Within Two Working Days to Avoid Termination
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 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 $5,800.63 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,800 for Rent and Water Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Remove One Pet Dog
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to remove one of two pet dogs by a specific date because the tenant was in breach of the tenancy agreement. The landlord showed that the presence of more than one pet dog caused significant damage to the property.