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 $6,243.15 for Damages and Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $6,243.15 for damages to the rental property and unpaid rent. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which states that tenants are responsible for damages beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenant's Failure to Pay Rent Leads to Termination of Tenancy
Tenant granted conditional termination order to avoid eviction in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for a tenant owing rent arrears and a filing fee, requiring weekly payments until the debt is settled.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,338.50 for Damages and Cleaning
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,338.50 for damages and additional cleaning costs after the tenancy ended. The Tribunal found that the tenant was responsible for damages exceeding fair wear and tear and for additional cleaning costs since the premises were not left reasonably clean and tidy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,850.40 for Damages and Arrears
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay $7,850.40 to the landlord for various damages and unpaid rent. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act, highlighting the responsibilities of tenants.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,838.72 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must leave the rental property clean and free of rubbish at the end of the tenancy. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $1,838.72 for cleaning and rubbish removal costs.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay their rent on time. The landlord got $3,455.57, including rent arrears and filing fees.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Whakatane Resident Due to Unpaid Rent
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $2,935.43 Arrears in Palmerston North
Tenant Found Liable for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that the tenant must pay rent arrears and cleaning costs but dismissed the claim for rubbish removal because the landlord did not provide enough notice.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Insulation Failure and Power Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must compensate the tenants for insulation failure and reimburse them for power costs related to the landlord's equipment. The landlord was also ordered to install a power meter for the sump pump.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $6,092.00 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay $6,092.00 to the landlord for rent arrears, water rates, and filing fees. The tenant failed to comply with the rental agreement and fell into arrears.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order allowing the tenant to remain in the property if rent arrears and a debt are paid. The order will lapse if these conditions are met.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $4,430 in Whangarei
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant agreed to pay back the rent and cover the costs of damages.
Tenant Wins Full Bond Recovery in Cleanliness Dispute
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant successfully recovered the full bond as the premises were deemed to be left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, despite the landlord's claim for cleaning costs.
Tenant ordered to pay $589.61 for rent arrears and glass replacement costs in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and bond release to landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,370.35 to the landlord, including rent arrears and bond release. The landlord's claims for cleaning and rubbish removal were dismissed because there was no evidence to support these claims.
Tenant's Claim Dismissed Due to Family Residency
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,014.51 for Rent Arrears and Repairs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, cleaning fees, and a call-out fee for urgent electrical assessment due to damages left at the end of the tenancy. The landlord provided proof of the damages and the costs incurred.