Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Rent Arrears Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's claim for rent arrears because the landlord failed to provide sufficient evidence and a complete rent summary.
Tenant Awarded Exemplary Damages for Faulty Smoke Alarm
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $2,000 in exemplary damages to a tenant for a landlord's failure to promptly replace a faulty smoke alarm. The Tribunal highlighted the importance of fire safety measures and the landlord's obligation to ensure smoke alarms are in full working order.
Landlord's Rent Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Compliance
Tenants Ordered to Pay $10,069.82 for Rent Arrears and Property Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and damages for leaving the property in a poor condition, including extensive cleaning and repairs.
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.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Over Meth-Contaminated Premises
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 $6,315 for rent arrears and filing fee
Tenant ordered to pay $2,625.29 for rent arrears and break lease costs
Landlord's Application Dismissed Due to Ineffective Service
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,293.72 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $5,734.29 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant ordered to pay $5,355.11 for rent arrears and damages in Christchurch
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees After Early Departure
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and cleaning fees after leaving a property early. The landlord is required to return the bond to the tenant.
Tenant's Challenge to Significant Rent Increase Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Bond Released Partially for Rubbish Removal Claim
Tenant's Claim for Unlawful Notice Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claim for unlawful termination notice and exemplary damages. The tenant argued that the landlord's notice was given without valid grounds, but the Tribunal found the landlord's explanation plausible and dismissed the claim.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,305.94 for rent arrears and cleaning costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,305.94 to the landlord, including rent arrears and compensation for failing to clean the premises and remove rubbish at the end of the tenancy.