Tenancy Tribunal case law
Judgments from the Tenancy Tribunal with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,986.75 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $1,361.29 for rent arrears in Tenancy Tribunal case
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,361.29, which includes rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee. This decision was based on the landlord's rent records.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The landlord proved the amount owed and the tenancy was terminated accordingly.
Tribunal Rules Jurisdiction Over Mixed-Use Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal decided it has the power to hear a case involving a house attached to commercial premises, determining that the house was primarily used for residential purposes.
Tenant's tenancy terminated for rent arrears in Papakura
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was at least 21 days overdue. The landlord showed proof of the outstanding rent.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $2,800 in Wellington
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they owed rent that was at least 21 days overdue. The landlord showed proof of the rent owed.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Serious Tenant Breaches
Tribunal Orders £1,239.57 for Rent Arrears and Fees in Auckland Tenancy Dispute
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Over 21 Days in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed rent arrears for over 21 days. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $3,546.45.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they left the premises without paying rent and did not intend to return. This decision was made through the expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $3,590.19 Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they owed rent and had breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The Tribunal gave the landlord control of the property and required the tenant to pay back rent and other fees.
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Process Application
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $8,274.40 in Unpaid Levies and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the Unit Owner must pay levies, interest, and costs to the claimant for failing to meet the payment deadlines. This decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Tribunal Denies Expedited Abandonment Process for Tenant
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Over 21 Days in Auckland
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order After Owing Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant who owed rent arrears and a filing fee. The tenant agreed to pay the debt over a set period, and the order will expire if all payments are made on time.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £6,300 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee or Face Termination
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $9,017 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of a tenant due to unpaid rent arrears. The tenant was ordered to vacate the premises immediately and pay the landlord $6,619.99.