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 Awards $1,000 Exemplary Damages for Late Bond Lodgment in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay $1,000 in exemplary damages for failing to lodge the bond with Tenancy Services within the required timeframe.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they didn't pay their rent on time. The tenant was told to pay back the rent they owe, plus extra costs like water bills and filing fees.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages for Leaving Property Untidy
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,670.35 for Cleaning and Repairs
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay $1,670.35 to the landlord for cleaning and repair costs after failing to leave the premises in a reasonable state and causing damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Methamphetamine Contamination
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a lease because the rental unit was contaminated with methamphetamine, making it unsafe for the tenant to live in. The landlord showed that the contamination levels were high enough to pose health risks, resulting in the tenant having to leave the premises.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,806.83 for Rent Arrears and Property Damage in Palmerston North
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $11,450.62 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay overdue water rates and filing fee
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Breaches of Maintenance and Alterations
Tenant Loses Tenancy After Denying Landlord Access
Tribunal Rejects Termination but Orders Water Payments
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses claimant's termination request due to insufficient evidence
Tenant Granted Rehearing for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a rehearing for the tenant's application and adjusted the payment plan for rent arrears, ensuring consistent payments and addressing past breaches.
Tenant's Claims of Poor Maintenance and Harassment Dismissed
Tenant Loses Bond Refund Claim Over Notice Period in Auckland
Landlord Wins Possession and Rent Arrears Order
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Persistent Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenants had not paid their rent on time for a long time, even though they tried to catch up. The Tribunal felt it was unfair to continue the tenancy given the history of missed payments.
Tenant's tenancy terminated for rent arrears in Lower Hutt
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of a tenant due to unpaid rent over 21 days. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $4,927.35 for outstanding rent and fees.
Tenant Evicted for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenants because they failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The tenants were ordered to leave the premises immediately and pay back the rent arrears.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,827 in rent arrears and return $2,800 bond in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and return the bond after vacating the premises early. This decision was based on the tenant's failure to fulfill their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.