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 Rent Arrears but Tenancy Not Terminated
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,632.87 in overdue rent but decided not to end the tenancy agreement, as the breach was not serious enough to justify eviction.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Over Meth-Contaminated Premises
Tenant Ordered to Repay Rent Arrears and Debt Under Conditional 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 $6,315 for rent arrears and filing fee
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
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's Lease Terminated Due to Abandonment and 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 Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
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 ordered to pay $3,939.14 in rent arrears and vacate the premises
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 $749 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal After Messy Departure
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must leave the rental property clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, and return all keys upon moving out. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay $749 for cleaning, rubbish removal, and key replacement after failing to comply with these requirements.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and vacate premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay Meth Decontamination Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,253.74 for methamphetamine decontamination costs but did not award exemplary damages due to insufficient evidence.
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 Not Liable for Garage Door Damage Beyond Economic Life
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.
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.