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 Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Request for Auckland Tenant
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a landlord's request to terminate a tenancy quickly due to lack of sufficient evidence. The Tribunal emphasised the need for clear documentation to support such requests.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £7,939 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders $14,913.79 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $6,185 for rent arrears and damages
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the property and had unpaid rent. This decision was made through the expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant's Request to Reduce Fixed-Term Tenancy Due to Relocation Denied
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Face Eviction
Tenant's tenancy terminated for abandonment by Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $597 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $1,321.89 for rent arrears and cleaning costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Overdue Rent in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £3,400 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $1,641.15 for rent arrears and filing fee in Masterton
Tribunal Orders $685.71 Rent Arrears Payment from Bond in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay $685.71 in rent arrears and adjust the bond amount. The landlord claimed rent arrears, bond adjustments, and reimbursement of filing fees. The Tribunal found both tenants jointly and severely liable for the rent arrears and ordered the bond centre to pay the landlord immediately.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,071 Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing - Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because they did not attend the scheduled hearing. The tenant had another 10 minutes to arrive, but they did not show up, leading to the dismissal of their case.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Clean Up Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $23,581.70, including rent arrears, cleaning costs, and compensation for damage to the premises beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,767.43 for rent arrears and cleaning fees
Tenant Wins Reduction of Fixed-Term Tenancy Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced the fixed-term tenancy of a tenant who faced severe hardship due to unforeseen changes in her living situation. The tenant had to move out and is now in social housing.