Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Over 21 Days
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
Tenant ordered to pay $5,734.29 for rent arrears and damages
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant Repaying Debt
Tenant's Request for Rehearing After Settlement Agreement Change of Mind Denied
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Property Damage
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages to the premises. The landlord presented evidence of damage and unpaid rent, and the tenant acknowledged their responsibility for the damage.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Unauthorised Entry by Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant who successfully argued that the landlord entered the property without consent, causing distress to the family. The Tribunal ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $750.00 immediately.
Nominal Damages Awarded for Healthy Homes Breach
Unpaid Levies Case: Claimant Wins Recovery of Special Levies and Costs
Tenant Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Application for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for rent arrears and termination after the tenant showed proof of having paid the outstanding rent the day before the hearing.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request to Terminate Tenancy for Breaches
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for repeated breaches of section 40(2)(c) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, ruling that the breaches were discrete events and not capable of remedy.
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Non-Payment
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $764.50 for rent arrears and cleaning costs because the tenant left the rental property unreasonably dirty.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,271.43 in rent arrears and abandon premises
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,137.00 in rent arrears to the landlord. The landlord also received a filing fee reimbursement of $27.00. The tenant did not show up for the hearing.
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant owing rent arrears. The tenant explained that he had been hospitalised due to a car crash and was committed to clearing the debt as ordered.
Conditional Termination Order for Significant Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order and structured repayment plan for significant rent arrears, ensuring compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant accepted responsibility and proposed a repayment plan.