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 Water Bills
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Rent Arrears Payment
Tenant's Harassment Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Claim for Flooring Damage
Claimant Wins Fair Wear and Tear Case Against Landlord
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal decided that the damage to the carpet was fair wear and tear, not the tenant's responsibility. The landlord argued that the tenant was responsible for damaging the carpets, but the Tribunal disagreed.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $7,444.51 for damages and arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $7,444.51 for rent arrears, damages to the premises, and compensation for replacing furnishings. The tenant did not leave the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness and did not return all keys.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession and Orders £601.29 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $601.29 in rent arrears and vacate the premises immediately. The landlord had proven the tenant's failure to pay rent and confirmed the tenancy had ended by mutual agreement.
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Request for Rehearing in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing, ruling that the tenant did not provide enough proof of a serious mistake or injustice. The Tribunal reviewed new evidence but concluded it was not strong enough to justify reconsidering the original decision.
Tenant's Absence Results in Tenancy Termination Due to Rent Arrears
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $3,127 Debt and Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Identity Suppressed in Rent Arrears Settlement - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $1,427.01 for rent arrears and filing fee
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal hearing, a tenant was ordered to pay $1,427.01 for rent arrears and the filing fee after the landlord presented rent records proving the debt.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $6,428 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed back rent and had breached their obligations. The landlord showed that the rent was at least 21 days overdue and the tenant had not met their responsibilities as outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $4,477 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to Persistent Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to Persistent Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because rent was at least 21 days overdue when the landlord filed the application. The bond was given to the landlord to cover the rent arrears.
Tenant Gets Partial Refund for Inaccurate Water Rates Invoices
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a partial refund of water rates for a tenant due to inaccurate invoices provided by the landlord. The Tribunal also awarded the landlord a filing fee.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $20,000 for Property Damage
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant agreed to pay $20,000 to compensate for damage to the rented property. The agreement was reached by mutual consent, and the names of both parties were kept confidential.