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 Water Rates and Rent
Tenant Ordered to Pay $790.41 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $790.41 to the landlord for damages and cleaning costs because the tenant left the rental property in poor condition without cleaning or repairing it.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Repair Costs
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,000 for Removing Trellis Privacy Screen
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $4,000 to the landlord for removing a trellis privacy screen during their tenancy. The Tribunal found that the tenant had damaged the property and was required to compensate the landlord.
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent arrears. The landlord successfully claimed for unpaid rent and water rates.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they owed rent arrears and breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The landlord successfully requested the termination of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $743.02 for Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant 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.
Tenant Allowed to End Tenancy Early and Receive Compensation
Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Flatmates' Dispute
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Missing Items and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay the landlord for missing items and damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenants left the premises dirty and took several items, including a washer/dryer and a TV. Additionally, the Tribunal found that the tenants' dog caused significant damage to the property.
Tenant Ordered to Remove Accumulated Rubbish
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears and Water Rates but Loses Cleaning Claim
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, allowing them to recover rent arrears and water rates from the bond. However, the landlord's claim for cleaning and pest control expenses was denied due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Damage
Tenant's Imprisonment Leads to Termination of Tenancy Agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they were in prison and could not live in the rented property. The Tribunal decided it was unfair to keep the tenancy open while the tenant was incarcerated.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $4,833.09 to the landlord, covering rent arrears, water rates, and damages to the premises. The tenant did not attend the hearing and left without returning the keys, resulting in extra costs for the landlord.