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 Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order
Tenant Ordered to Pay $54.53 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $10,527 Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay rent and didn't fix the problem within 14 days after receiving a notice from the landlord. The tenant had also moved out of the property.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Wins Compensation and Repairs for Damage from Leaking Shower
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $3,827 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $10,382.20 for Damages and Arrears in Christchurch
Tenant Not Liable for Unprompted Water Rates Invoices
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that a tenant was not responsible for water rates invoices that were not promptly delivered. The landlord's request for full reimbursement was denied, and the tenant was only required to pay a portion of the outstanding water bills.
Tenant Granted Possession Order by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal granted possession to the claimant, confirming their legal ownership and entitlement under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The claimant acquired the property through a sale and provided sufficient proof of ownership, including a sale and purchase agreement and a certificate of title.
Landlord Withdraws Application During Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the landlord withdrew their application during the hearing. This means the case was dismissed and no further action was taken.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,767 in rent arrears in Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,767 to the landlord for unpaid rent and filing fees. The landlord had proof of the rent arrears, and the tenant could not be contacted for the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and landlord to return bond
Claimant Successfully Recovers Unpaid Levies and Costs from Unit Owner
Tenant ordered to pay $512 for rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $512 to the landlord for unpaid rent and the filing fee. The landlord provided evidence proving the amount owed.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,577.54 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tribunal Awards Rent Arrears and Compensation for Book Losses
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, awarding $10,089.28 from the bond to cover rent arrears and compensation for lost books. The tenant did not attend the hearing and failed to provide evidence of their inability to attend.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Clear Rent Arrears
Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Application Due to Improper Service in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $357 Including Rent Arrears and Filing Fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $357, which includes $330 in rent arrears and a $27 filing fee. The payments are to be made in weekly installments starting on 20 February 2025, with the final payment due on 12 March 2025.