Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Hearing Adjourned Due to Landlord's Unavailability
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,333.74 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
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.
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.
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing $3,000 in Rent Arrears in Kumeu
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Notice
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant did not pay rent arrears and breached a notice requirement. The tenant was not present at the hearing.
Tenant's Claim for Unlawful Premises Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim that the premises were unlawful residential premises. The Tribunal found that the necessary building and resource consents were in place, thus the premises were lawful.
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent of $1,408.00
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled to terminate the tenancy of a tenant who abandoned the rented premises and owed rent arrears. The landlord was given possession of the property and the tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent and fees.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Filing Fee After Resolving Rent Arrears
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay the filing fee even though the rent arrears had been resolved. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of keeping rent payments current to avoid termination.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Allow Landlord to Dispose of Belongings
Tenancy Terminated After Tenant Assaults Another Tenant
Tenant Ordered to Pay Debt to Landlord
Tenant ordered to pay $3,562.71 in rent arrears
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Failure to Repair Shower Door
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 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's Breach of Occupying Premises Results in Conditional Tenancy Termination
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Unclean Premises and Failure to Maintain Property
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded compensation to the tenant for unclean premises at the start of the tenancy and for the landlord's failure to maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair. The landlord was ordered to pay $240 immediately.