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 and Compensation for Poor Condition
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for cleaning and rubbish removal. The landlord's claims that the tenant refused entry were dismissed.
Tenant's Fixed-Tenancy Reduced Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced a tenant's fixed-term tenancy because the property was not ready for occupation. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $2,997.00 in compensation.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant due to rent arrears and awarded the bond to the landlord. The landlord proved that the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, resulting in the termination of the tenancy.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Wins Bond Refund Due to Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
Tenant's Lease Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the property and owed rent. The landlord showed that the tenant was in prison and had removed most of their belongings.
Tenant ordered to pay $6,644 for rent arrears and repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $6,644 to the landlord, which includes rent arrears and the cost of repairing the front and garage doors. The tenant was found liable for these expenses as they were deemed damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Illegal Activities
Tenant ordered to vacate and pay rent arrears
Tenant Wins Compensation for Rent Arrears and Carpet Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages incurred during the tenancy. The tenant agreed to these terms, and the Tribunal found them reasonable.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Substantial Damage
Claimant Granted Rehearing for Name Suppression in Tenancy Dispute
Claimant wins levy recovery case at Tenancy Tribunal
At the Tenancy Tribunal, the claimant successfully recovered unpaid levies, interest, and costs from the unit owner. The Tribunal ruled that a unit owner must pay all levies and outgoings payable for the unit, including interest and reasonable costs incurred by the body corporate in collecting unpaid levies.