Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal orders $2,150 rent arrears payment for conditional termination
Mother's Attempt to Represent Son in Tenancy Dispute Dismissed
A mother tried to represent her son and another tenant in a tenancy dispute at the Tenancy Tribunal. However, the application was dismissed because the mother did not have the proper authority to represent them and the tenants did not complete the required representation forms.
Tenant Successfully Argues Protection Under Residential Tenancies Act
Hearing Dismissed Due to Improper Notification
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the hearing because there wasn't enough proof that the tenant received proper notice of the hearing as required by law.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $16,731.94 for Damages and Unpaid Rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $16,731.94 for various damages and unpaid rent. The tenant left the premises in poor condition and several items were damaged beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant ordered to pay $4,563.76 debt and rent arrears via structured plan to avoid termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a conditional termination of the tenancy and set a structured repayment plan for the tenant to repay rent arrears and a debt. If the tenant complies with the plan, the order will lapse; otherwise, the tenancy will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,939.14 in rent arrears and vacate the premises
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and $1,581.43 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the property and left unpaid rent. The landlord successfully showed that the tenant had abandoned the premises and owed back rent.
Tenant Not Liable for Garage Door Damage Beyond Economic Life
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $904.20 for Damages
Tribunal Terminates Abandoned Tenancy in Snells Beach Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $1,268.42 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,386.50 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates After Breach of Fixed-Term Agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and water rates after breaching a fixed-term tenancy agreement. The landlord must return the bond.
Tenant ordered to pay $361.31 for rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and a filing fee to the landlord. This decision came after the landlord presented proof of the amount owed at the end of the tenancy.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over 21 Days of Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Grants Possession to Landlord Over Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $2,757.04 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, compensate for damages to the walls, carpet, and shower, and cover cleaning and rubbish removal costs at the end of the tenancy. The tenant disputed the amounts but failed to provide evidence of additional payments or incorrect invoices.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Despite Reliance on WINZ Approval
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears to the landlord despite the tenant's reliance on WINZ approval. The Tribunal found that the tenancy agreement was not conditional and the tenant was bound by its terms.