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 Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $3,233.34 for outstanding rent arrears. Additionally, the bond held by the Bond Centre was awarded to the landlord to cover the remaining rent owing at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and glass replacement compensation
Claim Withdrawn After Satisfactory Garage Door Repair Confirmed
The Tenancy Tribunal confirmed that the garage door had been repaired to a satisfactory standard and that the required payment had been made, allowing the claimant to withdraw their claim regarding the garage door repair.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Intentional Damage and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Cleanliness and Behaviour Issues
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $5,540 Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $483.07 for Damages and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that the tenant must pay the landlord $483.07 for damages that went beyond normal wear and tear and for water rates. The ruling was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $2,080 in rent arrears and $27 filing fee
Tenant ordered to pay $828.94 for rent arrears and damages in Christchurch
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Rent Arrears in Wellington
Tenant Owes Rent Arrears but Not Carpet Repair Costs
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Owners to Pay Levies and Costs
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,880 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $3,073 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Masterton
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages to the landlord. The landlord showed that the tenant left the rental property unreasonably dirty and damaged, including broken windows and paintwork. The Tribunal found the tenant liable for these damages under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Failed to Comply with End-of-Tenancy Obligations
Tenant's Assault Leads to Tenancy Termination
Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Fixed-Term Tenancy Reduced Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced the fixed-term tenancy date and ordered compensation to the landlord after the tenant proved severe hardship due to unforeseen circumstances.