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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Repeated Breaches
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who repeatedly violated the agreement by not living at the property and sub-letting it without permission.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Bond Failure and Move-In Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding compensation for bond failure, move-in and move-out costs, and exemplary damages for the landlord's failure to lodge the bond with Tenancy Services.
Tenant's claim dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Denies Expedited Abandonment of Tenancy Due to Insufficient Evidence
Tenant wins bond refund and exemplary damages from landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay $931.00 from the bond and $150.00 in exemplary damages for failing to lodge the bond within the required timeframe. The Tribunal determined that the landlord had breached their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Fails to Attend Hearing, Loses Premises and Pays Filing Fee
Tenant Loses Case for Not Attending Hearing
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order and Repayment Plan
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, granting a conditional termination order that allows the tenant to stay in the property while repaying overdue rent through a structured payment plan. The order specifies a payment schedule and outlines the consequences if the tenant fails to meet their obligations.
Claimant Wins Possession Order Against Respondent
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the claimant possession of their property, finding that the respondent was occupying the property as a squatter without a valid right of occupation.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $742.52 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $8,904.04 for damages and cleaning
Tenant Abandons Property with Rent Arrears
Claimant Wins Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, ordering the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensation for damages caused during the tenancy period. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Tenant's Failure to Live at Premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Damages and Repairs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $6,371.43 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Application
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs Due to Non-Compliance
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,104.83 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Invercargill
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears in Tokoroa
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they didn't pay their rent on time. The tenant had 14 days to fix the problem but didn't, so the landlord got back the bond and was awarded additional money.