Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Rent Arrears and Premises Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,986.75 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
Tenant Avoids Termination After Partial Payment of Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's application for termination of a tenancy after the tenant made significant payments towards rent arrears before the hearing. This means that tenants can avoid termination if they make significant payments towards their rent arrears before the hearing.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent and Non-Response
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they didn't pay their rent and ignored notices from the landlord. The tenant now owes the landlord over $900 in unpaid rent.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed significant back rent. The tenant tried to postpone the hearing due to a medical condition but was unsuccessful.
Tenant Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee to Avoid Termination
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed back rent. The landlord showed that the rent was at least 21 days overdue when they filed the application.
Tenant Liable for Damage Beyond Wear and Tear
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,178.86 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee from Bond
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Maintenance Issues Despite Owing Rent
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded compensation to the tenant for various maintenance issues including falling rocks, missing safety railings, and a leaking shower head, as well as for breach of healthy homes standards regarding a faulty kitchen extractor fan. The Tribunal also ruled that the landlord was entitled to unpaid rent for the period the premises were vacant.
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they owed rent that was over 21 days late and had breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The landlord proved the arrears and the tenant didn't show up to the hearing.
Landlord Granted Possession After Valid Termination Notice
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Loss of Amenity Due to Fridge Replacement
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Entitled to Compensation or Repairs for Water Ingress
Tenant ordered to pay damages and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,899.85 for damages to the carpet and filing fees. The payments will be made in fortnightly installments.