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 Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,064.64 for Damages and Rent
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Failure to Repair Shower Door
Tenant ordered to pay $3,562.71 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Vacate Premises by Specific Date
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Debt to Landlord
Tenancy Terminated After Tenant Assaults Another Tenant
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Over Three Years
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears over a period of three years, allocating payments first to rent and then to arrears. The order was made under section 55(1)(a) and (1A) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay $2,799.00 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they did not pay their rent on time. The tenant was told to pay the landlord $2,799.00, which includes the landlord's filing fees. The landlord also withdrew their claim for damages because they didn't have enough proof.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unauthorised Pet
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a lease because the tenant had a puppy without permission, despite the property being advertised as suitable for mature pets only. The tenant refused to remove the dog, leading to the termination of the tenancy.
Conditional Termination Ordered for Tenant's Rent Arrears
Suppression Granted in Tenancy Case
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the identities of the tenant and landlord were suppressed because the case had no public interest. The application was then dismissed.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenancy Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for tenants owing rent arrears and a filing fee. The order gives the tenants a final chance to pay up by next Saturday and weekly rent for the next four months on time, or face termination.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Ongoing Payments
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,488.00 in rent arrears and ongoing rent payments of $254.00 every fortnight. The landlord provided rent records proving the amount owing, including a reduction under a debt forgiveness policy.
Tenant ordered to pay for damages and services
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord for damages and unpaid services, such as repairs and rubbish removal, as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.