Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Allowed
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $245.60 for Rent Arrears and Compensation
Allowed
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,230.40 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Dismissed
Tenant's Cost Claim Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
Allowed
Tribunal Awards $1,141.29 in Rent Arrears to Landlord in Hutt Valley
Allowed
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Lack of Landlord Counterclaim
Allowed
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages Exceeding Fair Wear and Tear
Allowed
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Unattended Hearing
Allowed
Tribunal Orders $14,048.49 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
Allowed
Tenant Liable for Water Rates and Property Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay for damages to the rental property that exceed normal wear and tear, as well as any unpaid water bills at the end of the tenancy. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay $1,575.04 from the bond to cover cleaning costs, repairs, and water rates.
Allowed
Tenant Wins Damages for Landlord's Breaches
Allowed
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond Retention Allowed
Other
Tenant Ordered to Pay Compensation for Failing to Vacate Premises
Allowed in Part
Tenant ordered to pay $707 to landlord
Allowed
Tenant ordered to pay $2,314.75 in rent arrears and compensation for cleaning and pest control
Other
Tenant Ordered to Pay $510.90 for Cleaning and Damages
Dismissed
Tribunal Dismisses Claim for Lack of Jurisdiction
Other
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and pest control costs
Allowed
Tribunal Orders Landlord to Provide Tenant's Service Address
Allowed
Tenant Wins Compensation for Heating Failure and Loss of Amenity
Allowed