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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Application for Suppression Granted, But Dismissed Due to Landlord's Absence
Tenant's lease terminated for unpaid rent over 21 days
Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay $1,452.42 for Rent Arrears and Break Lease Fee in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $897 for rent arrears and filing fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,275 for Rent Arrears and Property Damage in Auckland
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't show up for the hearing and had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant also owed money for water rates.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $21,942.22 in Levies and Costs in Fiore Wakefield
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Significant Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,155.57 in Rent Arrears and Return Bond in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $2,155.57 in rent arrears and return the bond of $894.00 to the landlord. This decision was made based on the landlord's proof of rent arrears and the end of the tenancy agreement on 30 January 2025.
Tribunal Orders Landlord to Provide Tenant's Service Address Before Hearing
Tenant ordered to pay $2,097 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages and filing fees. The tenant failed to leave the premises clean and tidy, did not return keys, and left several chattels missing.
Tenancy Terminated for Significant Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $9,393.64 in Rent Arrears and Bond Repayment
Tenant Ordered to Pay $200 for Garden Maintenance
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $200 from the bond for garden maintenance but dismissed the claim for carpet cleaning. The Tribunal found that the garden was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition due to the presence of weeds, while the smelly carpet was deemed a pre-existing condition.
Landlord Granted Possession Due to Meth Contamination
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $3,237 in rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $3,237 to the landlord, including rent arrears and a filing fee. The tenant agreed to a repayment plan.
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant Owing Rent and Arrears
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Avoid Immediate Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal allowed a tenant to stay in their rental unit if they repay the rent arrears over a set period. The decision was based on the tenant's ability to meet the repayment schedule.