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 Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $6,999.60 Arrears in Cannons Creek
Tenant Abandons Property; Tenancy Terminated
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent and Water Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears in Palmerston North
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Clean Up
Termination of Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Clean Premises in Wellington or Face Eviction
Tenant Must Pay for Meth Testing Costs After Illegal Drug Use
Tribunal Rejects Damage Claims, Awards Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal heard a case where the claimant asked for money to cover water bills and repairs to the rental property. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant had to pay for her own water usage and that she hadn't shown proof of damage to the property. However, the Tribunal did give the claimant back the money she spent on filing the case.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,917.71 in Rent Arrears and Compensation in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for garden work and key replacement. The tenant agreed to these claims during the hearing.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Breaches
Tenant wins bond and filing fee, landlord's claims dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding the bond and filing fee reimbursement. The landlord's claims for damages and rent increase were dismissed.
Tenant's Claim for Unlawful Premises Dismissed, But Receives Compensation for Overpaid Bills
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim that the premises were unlawful due to lack of evidence, but awarded compensation for overpaid power bills and refunded the bond.
Tenant's Claim for Harassment and Unlawful Termination Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim alleging harassment by other tenants and unlawful termination of the tenancy agreement. The landlord was found to have taken reasonable steps to address the tenant's complaints.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £4,785 in Rent Arrears in Donhur
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was at least 21 days overdue. The landlord showed proof of the unpaid rent, resulting in the termination of the lease and an order for the tenant to pay the outstanding amount.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,232.68 in water rates arrears in Napier
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay back arrears in water rates and a filing fee to the landlord. The tenant was ordered to pay $70.00 per week until the debt is fully repaid.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,963.13 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears, water rates, and other damages to the landlord. The landlord successfully claimed for rent arrears, water rates, cleaning, and insurance excess due to damage to the bathroom basin.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Lack of Response
Tenant Ordered to Pay Overdue Rent or Face Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $3,000 in overdue rent by a specific deadline or face eviction. This decision was made under sections 55 and 56 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.