Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $3,100 Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant due to repeated rent breaches. The tenant did not attend the hearing and failed to remedy the breaches within the required periods. The landlord was awarded $527.
Tenant ordered to vacate premises after termination of tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,855.39 for Damages and Cleaning
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy and Orders Payment of $4,037.14 in Auckland
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $1,441.29 in rent arrears and filing fees
Tenant's Fixed Term Tenancy Reduced Due to Mould Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced the fixed-term tenancy period of a tenant due to unforeseen changes in their circumstances, including mould issues affecting their health and living conditions.
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses dispute between co-tenants for lack of jurisdiction
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a claim brought by a tenant against a co-tenant, stating that it does not have the authority to resolve disputes between co-tenants. The Tribunal ruled that the parties were co-tenants, not landlord and tenant, and thus the claim fell outside its jurisdiction.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Persistent Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Failure to Live at Home
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who stopped living at the home as required by their agreement. The Tribunal found that the tenant had abandoned the property and did not fix the problem within the given time frame.
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order to Avoid Eviction
Conditional Termination Order Granted: Tenant Must Pay Overdue Rent and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order requiring the tenant to pay overdue rent and a filing fee. The order will lapse if fully complied with by 5 May 2025.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $99,703.13 in Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over £12,000
Tribunal Ends Tenancy in Palmerston North Due to Unpaid Rent and Abandonment
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they abandoned the premises and owed rent arrears. The landlord was given possession of the property and the tenant was told to pay back the money they owe.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,700.21 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £15,990 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The landlord showed proof of the unpaid rent, and the tenant did not show up to the hearing.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £7,392 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant due to unpaid rent and awarded damages to the landlord. The landlord proved the rent was at least 21 days overdue and the tenancy was terminated under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.