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 Due to Rent Arrears and Breach of Agreement
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Tenant to Clear Rent Arrears in Edendale
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.
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.
Tenant's Request for Rehearing After Settlement Agreement Change of Mind Denied
Unpaid Levies Case: Claimant Wins Recovery of Special Levies and Costs
Tribunal orders $3,878.29 from bond for rent arrears and damages in Tenancy Tribunal case
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 Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Request
Tenant Ordered to Pay £2,261.71 Rent Arrears from Bond in Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Wins Exemplary Damages Against Landlord for Bond Lodgement Failure
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant who claimed that the landlord failed to lodge the bond payment with the Bond Centre within the required timeframe. As a result, the tenant was awarded $400 in exemplary damages.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Damages After Failing to Meet Obligations
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,744.29 Rent Arrears in Foxton
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over £8,934 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant due to rent arrears and awarded damages to the landlord. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 55(1)(a).
Tenant Abandons Property and Owes $1,413.42 in Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Orders £23,836.50 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and a filing fee to the claimant. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010, which requires unit owners to pay all levies and outgoings payable for the unit, including interest and reasonable costs incurred in collecting these.
Tenant ordered to pay $7,554.14 for rent arrears and terminate tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy because the tenant did not pay the rent on time. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $7,554.14, which includes rent arrears and compensation for removing the tenant's rubbish.
Tenant Partially Liable for Meth Contamination Cleanup Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was partially responsible for the costs of cleaning up methamphetamine contamination found after the tenancy ended. The landlord was awarded $3,349.50.