Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application Due to Insufficient Evidence
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,199.42 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Te Awamutu
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and costs for repairs, cleaning, and locksmith services due to damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant did not attend the hearing and failed to provide evidence of compliance with their obligations.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application
The Tenancy Tribunal rejected the landlord's request to terminate the tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord did not provide enough evidence and the tenant intended to return. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's request to end a tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord did not provide enough evidence to prove that the tenant had abandoned the property. The Tribunal required more documentation to support such claims.
Tenant Evicted for Not Paying Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent, resulting in the termination of the lease according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant's tenancy terminated for abandonment and unpaid rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they left the rented property without paying rent. The decision was made through an expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant wins compensation for breaches of quiet enjoyment and health and safety
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,635.24 for Cleaning and Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay the landlord $5,635.24 for cleaning and repair costs after determining that the tenant left the rental property unreasonably dirty and damaged beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,033.29 for rent arrears and damages in Manukau
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and caused damage to the property.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy in Lower Vogeltown Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Due to Contamination
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the property due to contamination issues, despite the tenant's opposition. The tenant was required to transfer to different social housing.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
Rent Arrears Result in Tenancy Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay Filing Fee After Landlord Withdraws Claims
Tenant ordered to pay $1,056.97 for arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Carpet Cleaning Costs
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay overdue rent and a filing fee within a specific timeframe. Failure to comply could lead to termination of the tenancy.
Tenancy Tribunal Strikes Out Refiled Claim for Previously Decided Items
The Tenancy Tribunal at Papakura struck out a landlord's application because the claim had already been decided in a previous hearing. The landlord tried to file a new claim for the same items, but the application was dismissed.