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 Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Landlord's Claims Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims for rent arrears, water rates, and cleaning costs because the landlord did not provide enough evidence to support these claims.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Must Clear Communal Corridor
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant's Application Withdrawn After Failing to Attend Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the claimant's application was withdrawn because the tenant failed to show up for the hearing despite receiving proper notice. The landlord informed the tribunal that the tenant had been issued a 90-day notice to terminate the tenancy due to the property being sold.
Tenant's Application Dismissed Due to Withdrawal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,308.90 for Damages
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Unpaid Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Ordered to Pay $90,392 for Damages Beyond Fair Wear and Tear
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
Tenant Ordered to Pay $12,667.34 for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $12,667.34 for damages and costs after the tenant left the rental property in poor condition and caused significant damage.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt in Installments
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenant's lease because they owed rent arrears and breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The landlord successfully applied for termination of the tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Levies, Interest, and Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay $682 in Rent Arrears
During a remote hearing, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $682 in overdue rent to the landlord. The decision was based on the landlord's rent records and an updated rent ledger presented during the hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Through Formalised Plan
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $4,612 in rent arrears over a period of weeks. Failure to make timely payments could lead to immediate enforceability through the District Court.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,372.11 from Bond for Repairs and Break Costs
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenants were ordered to pay $1,372.11 from their bond to the landlord. The order covers various claims including repairs and break costs. The ruling was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.