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 $3,072.44 in rent arrears and water rates in Waitakere
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over £4,037 Rent Arrears in Lower Hutt
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over £3,600
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Lease Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant was ordered to leave the property and pay back rent.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $1,493 in Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $6,283.61 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenant ordered to pay $20,827 in rent arrears and vacate premises
Tenant ordered to pay $3,977 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and a filing fee under a conditional termination order. The order includes a structured payment plan and conditions for termination if the tenant fails to comply.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £4,178 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because their rent was over 21 days late. The decision was based on Section 55(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant's Name Suppressed to Protect Dependent Children - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,735.34 in rent arrears. The tenant's name and identifying details were suppressed to protect their dependent children.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears in Kopuku
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for $9,124.98 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy and Orders Payment of $4,080.72 for Rent Arrears
Tenant's Claims Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Ordered to Repay $1,025.98 Rent Arrears in Weekly Installments - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant wins compensation for landlord's failure to maintain premises
A tenant successfully claimed compensation from the landlord for failing to maintain the premises and comply with the Healthy Homes Standards, resulting in significant damage to the floor and causing stress and emotional harm to the tenant.