Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Rent-to-Buy Agreement Excluded from Tenancy Tribunal's Jurisdiction
Improper Service Results in Dismissal of Landlord's Claim
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application because the landlord did not follow proper procedures for serving the tenant with notice of the hearing. The landlord attempted to serve the tenant through an email address not listed in the tenancy agreement, which is not compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £4,720 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $11,089.86 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $622 for Damages at End of Tenancy
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $22,077.58 in Levies and Costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Excessive Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to $8,561 Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they didn't pay their rent on time. The tenant was told to pay back the rent they owed, plus extra costs like water bills and replacing a smoke alarm.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,115.11 for rent arrears and damages in Upper Hutt
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Premises Damages
Successful Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Forfeit Bond
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Over 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay $372.86 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fees in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $372.86 to the landlord, including rent arrears and a filing fee reimbursement, after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The landlord provided proof of the amount owing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,027.00 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Weekly - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Denies Termination of Tenancy Due to Minor Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Arrears and Repair Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $731.93, which includes water arrears and a wall repair invoice, as the damage exceeded fair wear and tear.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $10,421.43 in Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Wins Costs Recovery After Successful Tenancy Tribunal Application
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully recovered costs from unit owners who breached the Unit Titles Act 2010 by erecting a partition wall. The Tribunal ordered the respondents to pay the claimant $19,997.30 in costs.