Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Breach Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Successful Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Repeated Non-Compliance With Dog Ban Order
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they kept bringing a dog back to their home despite being ordered not to. The Tribunal decided it wasn't fair to let the tenant continue renting when they ignored the rules multiple times.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,027.00 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Landlord's Application for Rent Arrears Dismissed
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and a filing fee. The landlord showed proof of the arrears through a rent statement, and the tenant had been making weekly payments towards these arrears.
Tenant's Application for Termination of Tenancy Dismissed
Tenant Allowed to End Fixed-Term Agreement Early Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant could end their fixed-term agreement early because the landlord failed to fix serious issues with the property, causing severe hardship for the tenant.
Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Rent Arrears
Tenant's Adjournment Request Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Maintain Premises Clean and Tidy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates Based on Consumption
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt to Avoid Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a debt to avoid termination of their tenancy. The tenant agreed to pay the debt within the specified period to maintain their lease.
Settlement Agreement Reached During Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Order Against Squatters
The Tenancy Tribunal granted possession of the premises to the landlord because the tenants were occupying the property without permission. The Tribunal ruled that the premises were residential and that the landlord was entitled to possession.