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 Rent Arrears and Damages Exceeding Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant's Cost Claim Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal at Rotorua ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was more than 21 days overdue when the landlord filed the application. The tenant lost the case and had to pay back the rent owed.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Adjust Bond
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing because the tenant did not provide sufficient evidence to prove a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Unpaid Levies and Costs
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Compensation for Failing to Vacate Premises
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Lack of Landlord Counterclaim
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and bond
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond Retention Allowed
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claim Over Shared Living Space
Tenant's Rent Reduction Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,230.40 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,410 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $4,410 in overdue rent to the landlord. The tenant agreed to a payment plan of $50 per week.
Tenant Wins Repairs and Compensation for Water Losses
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully argued that the landlord must perform several repairs and compensate the tenant for water losses caused by the landlord's failure to maintain the premises.
Tenant Wins Damages for Landlord's Breaches
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Unattended Hearing
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Compensation Claim for Technical Breach
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a claim by tenants seeking compensation for a breach of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenants argued that the landlord failed to provide written notice of the property's sale, but the Tribunal found that the tenants did not suffer any actual loss and thus were not entitled to compensation.