Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $831.46 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $831.46 for cleaning and rubbish removal because the tenant failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for window and blind repairs
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they abandoned the rental property and didn't pay rent. The landlord asked for the tenancy to be terminated, and the Tribunal agreed.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Associated Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $2,582 for rent arrears and filing fees
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Landlord's Claims for Rent Arrears and Termination Dismissed
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $1,799.86 in rent arrears
Tenant's tenancy terminated for unpaid rent arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Conditional Termination Order for Unpaid Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for unpaid water rates, allowing the landlord to regain possession if the tenant fails to pay within two working days. The tenant was notified of the hearing but did not attend.