Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Awarded Rent Arrears from Bond - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord was entitled to $483.43 from the bond due to unpaid rent. The landlord proved the amount owing through rent records and the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Former Owner Ordered to Pay $43,778.22 for Costs Related to Outstanding Levies
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the former owner must pay the claimant $43,778.22 for costs related to recovering outstanding levies. This decision emphasises the importance of prompt payment of levies and the recovery of associated costs.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and warrant fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a warrant of possession fee to the landlord. The tenant missed the initial hearing and did not pay the rent as directed, resulting in the warrant of possession.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $991.69 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant who owed rent arrears and a filing fee. The tenant agreed to pay the debt and maintain consistent rent payments to avoid immediate termination.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenancy due to unpaid rent arrears and transferred the bond to the landlord, following the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $11,077 in Rent Arrears in West Melton
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Rent Arrears and Breach of Contract
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they owed back rent and broke their rental agreement. The landlord showed that the rent was overdue by at least 21 days and the tenant didn't follow the terms of their lease.
Tenant's tenancy terminated for non-compliance with Tribunal orders
Tenant Ordered to Pay $9,228 in Rent Arrears and Bond Refund
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 Wins Bond Refund for Unclean Premises
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.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $7,578.57 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
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's Serious Threats Lead to Lease Termination
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.