Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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.
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour in Auckland
Tenant Entitled to Compensation or Repairs for Water Ingress
Tenant ordered to pay $1,836.66 for rent arrears and water rates in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and water rates to the landlord. This decision was made because the tenant used the property for commercial purposes without permission, leading to a breach of the residential tenancy agreement.
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Rent Arrears and Premises Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,986.75 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Loss of Amenity Due to Fridge Replacement
Landlord Granted Possession After Valid Termination Notice
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,795.43 Including Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,784.25 in Rent Arrears and Damages in Christchurch
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,027 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £8,854 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
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 Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee to Avoid Termination
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,883.57 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears and Water Rates Breaches in Palmerston North
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,537 in rent arrears and compensation in Auckland
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.