Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Health Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
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
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant's Future Rent Breaches
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Interest and Costs for Late Levies
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,327.44 for rent arrears and fees in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and other fees to the landlord. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 54.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Responding to Tribunal
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Multiple Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Refrain from Altering Security and Fire Systems
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must get the landlord's permission before making changes to the unit's security and fire safety systems. This includes installing new locks or altering the fire alarms and smoke detectors.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,628 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and carpet damage compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay Bond for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $14,116 in rent arrears over five years to avoid termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord $877.00 From Bond for Cleaning and Garden Work Claims
Tenancy Tribunal Confirms Termination and Rent Arrears Award
The Tenancy Tribunal confirmed the termination of a tenancy and awarded rent arrears to the landlord after the tenant did not show up for the hearing.