Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,877.14 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Possession Order Application
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,438.77 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Failure to Attend Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant's application was dismissed because they failed to attend the scheduled hearing or inform the Tribunal that the matter had been resolved. This decision was made according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour and Breaches
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because of repeated anti-social behaviour and breaches of responsibilities, which affected the peace and comfort of nearby residents.
Tenant's Compensation Claim After Eviction Dismissed
Tenant Wins Written Agreement Claim, Gets $277 Award
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the tenant $277 for lack of a written tenancy agreement, dismissing other claims. The Tribunal found the Residential Tenancies Act applied to the tenancy and that the landlord failed to provide a written agreement.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Breaches and Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because of repeated breaches and significant damage, even though the tenant had mental health issues.
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $12,047.52 for rent arrears and damages
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $2,437.00 in rent arrears and filing fee with conditional termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee under a conditional termination order. The tenant agreed to the debt and had a repayment plan in place.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,927 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fee in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £5,417 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee to Avoid Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee to the landlord. The tenant must make weekly payments for rent and a lump sum for the filing fee by a specific deadline. Failure to comply could lead to eviction and immediate payment of the remaining debt.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,148.07 for Rent Arrears and Costs - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $3,327 in rent arrears and filing fees in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $4,690 Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,263.85 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs in Manukau
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, compensate for damages caused by a pet, and cover cleaning costs after leaving the rental property. The landlord provided proof of the tenant's failure to maintain the property and incurred costs due to the tenant's actions.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,565.49 for rent arrears and water rates in Porirua
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,565.49 to the landlord, including rent arrears, water rates, and filing fees, after a hearing where both parties attended.