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 $991.69 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Showing Up
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession After Termination
Tenant Entitled to Costs for Breach of Storage Rules - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant can recover legal costs from a respondent who failed to follow the rules for storing rubbish on the property. The decision underscores the importance of proper rubbish management and adherence to property regulations.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Costs
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears and Non-Attendance
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to vacate and pay rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to vacate the boarding house room and pay rent arrears after the tenant did not attend the hearing and the landlord proved the amount owing.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,033.36 for leaving excessive rubbish at end of tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates and Break Lease Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $672.56, including water rates and a break lease fee, after the landlord provided invoices and an itemised expense claim. The cleaning claim was dismissed due to lack of photographic evidence.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and water rates to the landlord. The tenant agreed to the debt and will make weekly payments of $100.
Tenant ordered to vacate due to rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenancy due to rent arrears and ordered the tenant to vacate the premises immediately. The landlord was awarded the bond and the tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they had not paid their rent for over 21 days. The landlord was awarded damages including unpaid rent and filing fees.
Tenant Wins Bond Refund for Unclean Premises
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears and Debt Payment
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Receive Compensation for Repairs
Tenant wins $4,877.00 in damages for bond and maintenance issues
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was at least 21 days overdue. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent through rent records.