Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Withdraws Termination Application During Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the landlord withdrew their termination application during the hearing, resulting in the dismissal of the application. The names and identifying details of both parties were kept secret.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Avoid Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and a filing fee by a specific deadline or face eviction. The tenant argued they had made arrangements to pay the debt but was still granted a conditional termination order.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay for Cleaning and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay the landlord $1,326.00 for cleaning and damages. The Tribunal found the tenants liable for the costs to clean the premises and for damage to the premises beyond fair wear and tear.
Tribunal terminates tenancy for 21+ day rent arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant couldn't keep up with agreed repayment plans for overdue rent. This resulted in the termination of the tenancy and the eviction of the tenant.
Tenant ordered to pay $812.71 in rent arrears and filing fee in Whakatane
Tenant ordered to pay $6,492.85 in rent arrears
Conditional Termination Order with Tenant Identity Suppressed
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a landlord, requiring the tenant to pay rent arrears over a period of time. The tenant's identity was suppressed from the published order to protect their privacy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,200 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,200 in rent arrears to the landlord after the tenant failed to move out of the premises as agreed in the lease agreement.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $7,459 Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Agrees to Repayment Plan for Rent Arrears in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant owing rent arrears, allowing the tenant to avoid immediate eviction if they adhere to a payment plan.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $1,936 in Unpaid Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they had not paid their rent for over 21 days. The landlord showed proof of the outstanding rent owed. This decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent Arrears in Whakatane
The Tenancy Tribunal at Whakatane decided to terminate the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was at least 21 days overdue. The landlord proved the amount owed through rent records, resulting in the termination of the tenancy and the landlord gaining possession of the property.
Tenant wins £10,921.44 in unpaid levies and costs from landlord in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay back unpaid levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee. This decision was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
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 Allowed to Continue Tenancy Under Conditional Order
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $11,450 for rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $11,450.00 for rent arrears and damages caused at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not attend the hearing, and the Tribunal relied on the landlord's evidence and documentation.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Unpaid Rent Over 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay rent for over 21 days. The landlord got the rental property back and the tenant had to pay the outstanding rent and bond.