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 Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
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.
Successful Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
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 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.
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 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
Conditional Termination Order Avoids Immediate Eviction
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Tenant ordered to pay $9,841 in rent arrears
Tribunal Rejects Plumber Callout Claim, Awards Window Latch Damages
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Exemplary Damages
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.