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 Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the premises and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and cleaning costs. The tenant did not attend the hearing and had not left the premises clean and tidy.
Body Corporate wins levy recovery case at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the unit owner to pay unpaid levies, interest, and costs. The Body Corporate had determined the levies payable and the unit owner's share according to their utility interest. Despite the owner's claim of a historical agreement allowing late payments, the Tribunal found the owner liable for the levies, interest, and costs.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Showing Up at Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant's application was dismissed because they failed to show up for the hearing. The Residential Tenancies Act requires tenants to attend hearings or request an adjournment.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Process Application
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for a tenant owing rent arrears. If the tenant does not pay the debt within two working days, the landlord can take immediate possession of the premises.
Landlord's Rent Arrears Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Contact
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for rent arrears because they couldn't reach either the landlord or the tenant during the scheduled hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water rates, and rubbish removal costs. Despite the tenant's arguments about the rent increase and prepayment, the Tribunal sided with the landlord.
Tenant Receives Compensation and Bond Return in Settlement Agreement
Tenant Ordered to Pay $691.15 in Rent Arrears After Non-Attendance
Tenant's tenancy terminated for non-compliance with Tribunal orders
Tenant's Serious Threats Lead to Lease Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay $9,228 in Rent Arrears and Bond Refund
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Wins Damages for Landlord's Bond Lodgement Delay
Tribunal Allows Landlord to Sell Tenant's Abandoned Goods
Tenant wins compensation for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond After Failing to Attend Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond After Vacating Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $2,418.43 to the landlord for rent arrears and bond repayment after the tenant moved out of the property. This decision was made even though the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $6,492.85 in rent arrears
Tenant's Application Dismissed After Issues Resolved
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the landlord informed the court that all issues had been resolved between the parties.