Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Family matter grants landlord possession of property
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, granting possession of the property. The tenant had been occupying the property without a formal agreement, and the Tribunal found that the tenant had no legal right to continue living there.
Tenant Ordered to Vacate Premises by Specific Date
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Persistent Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $3,326 in rent arrears and damages for refusing to vacate premises in Waitakere
Conditional Termination Ordered for Tenant's Rent Arrears
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Termination Notice, Declares Bond Lodgment Invalid
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled against the landlord, dismissing their application to terminate the tenancy and declaring the notice of termination invalid. The case centered around underpaid rent and the landlord's failure to lodge the bond within the required timeframe, leading to an award of exemplary damages for the tenant.
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.
Landlord's Termination Application Dismissed
Conditional Termination Order Avoids Immediate Eviction
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,285.71 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £2,600 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Successfully Recovers Unpaid Levies and Costs from Landlord
Tenant Ordered to Pay $11,035.65 in Rent Arrears at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $9,841 in rent arrears
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,132 for Rent Arrears and Property Repairs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages that exceeded fair wear and tear, including repairs and a bond refund.
Tribunal Rejects Plumber Callout Claim, Awards Window Latch Damages
Tribunal Orders £39,575.39 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay $39,575.39 for unpaid levies, interest, costs, and filing fees, as required by the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Over £8,000 in Christchurch
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to £7,611 Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $3,547.23 for rent arrears and cleaning fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,547.23 to the landlord for rent arrears, cleaning fees, and other expenses due to leaving the premises unclean. The tenant did not attend the hearing and could not be reached.