Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord's Application for Rent Arrears Dismissed
Tribunal Rejects Early Termination Fee Claim
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.
Tenant's Breach Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $4,069.17 in arrears and water charges after termination of tenancy in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $2,974.86 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay $2,530.00 to the landlord for rent arrears and damages caused during the tenancy. The Tribunal determined that the tenants were responsible for leaving the premises clean and for the damages to the carpets and windows.
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for $1,232 rent arrears in Auckland
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $267 Debt and Rent Arrears in Weekly Installments
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 Held Liable for Oven Hob and Carpet Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was responsible for the cracked oven hob and stained carpet, considering these damages exceeded normal wear and tear. The Tribunal awarded the landlord the cost of repairs minus the bond.
Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Rent 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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for £5,830 Rent Arrears in Auckland
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 $960.35 Debt and Rent Arrears to Avoid Termination in Auckland
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.