Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Interest and Costs for Late Levies
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant's Future Rent Breaches
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application Due to Insufficient Evidence
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
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 Ordered to Pay Filing Fee After Landlord Withdraws Claims
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Tenant wins compensation for breaches of quiet enjoyment and health and safety
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
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 ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Rules Lack of Jurisdiction Over Landlord Residing With Tenant
Tenant Wins Refund of Option Fee and Exemplary Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears via Tenancy Bond - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay $1,056.97 for arrears and damages
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.
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.
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
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.
Tribunal Denies Expedited Termination of Tenancy Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a landlord's request to terminate a tenancy quickly because the landlord did not provide enough proof of abandonment. The Tribunal said they needed more evidence, such as inspection reports and photos, to make a fair decision.