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 Cost Claim After Tenancy Ends
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 Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Terminate Tenancy
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,983.67 to the landlord, including rent arrears and water rates. The tenant did not attend the hearing, and the landlord provided evidence of unpaid rent and water usage.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenancy Terminated for Assaulting a Neighbour
Tenant Ordered to Pay Overdue Water Charges and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $514.37 for overdue water charges and filing fees. The Tribunal relied on the Residential Tenancies Act to determine the tenant's responsibility for these charges.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and the filing fee after the landlord presented a rent ledger proving the amount owing. The tenant did not attend the hearing and did not communicate with the Tribunal.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,628.41 for Damages
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenants due to rent arrears. The tenants were ordered to pay $2,914.21 immediately. The tenants did not attend the hearing, and the Tribunal proceeded without them.
Tenant Given Conditional Termination Order to Repay Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must repay rent arrears and a filing fee to avoid immediate eviction. The tenant was given a conditional termination order, allowing them to retain possession of the property if they meet the repayment conditions.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Anti-Social Behaviour and Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates from Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,395.78 from the bond, covering rent arrears and water rates. The tenant was also held responsible for the insurance excess due to methamphetamine contamination.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Lease Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and a break lease fee after the tenant failed to comply with their obligations under the tenancy agreement.