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 $6,512.25 for Repairs and Cleaning Costs
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the landlord (a person) successfully recovered costs from the tenant for repairs to the property after the tenant vacated it in a very poor state of repair and cleanliness. The judge ordered the tenant to pay $6,512.25 immediately.
Tenancy Tribunal Allows Landlord to Recover Rent and End Tenancy
A landlord won their case against a tenant who stopped paying rent and left the property without notice. The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay back rent and allowed the landlord to end the tenancy immediately.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must vacate their rental a person and pay $3,956.57 in rent arrears and filing fees because they were behind on rent payments.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord Over $2,000 for Rent Arrears
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $2,583.14 for unpaid rent and bond at the end of a fixed-term tenancy. The claimant successfully proved there was no agreement allowing the tenant to leave early without paying.
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Tenant’s Tenancy Terminated Through Expedited Process Due to Abandonment
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenant’s tenancy through an expedited process because the tenant had abandoned the property and was behind on rent payments. This decision was made without holding a hearing as the tenant did not dispute the landlord's claims.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
A tenant failed to pay their rent on time, leading to substantial arrears. As a result, the Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay the outstanding rent.
Landlord’s Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence in Rent Arrears Case
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's claim against a tenant for unpaid rent, electricity charges, cleaning costs, and an improperly refunded bond due to insufficient evidence. The case highlights the importance of providing detailed financial records and clear documentation when making claims in tenancy disputes.
Tenants Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Non-Attendance
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenants must pay $513 for unpaid rent and a filing fee because they did not show up for their scheduled hearing. The landlord's representative, a person, successfully argued on behalf of the landlord.
Conditional Termination Order with Repayment Plan
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Until New Tenancy Begins
Tenant Ordered to Pay $6,186.91 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears, damages for property damage, and compensation for methamphetamine contamination found at the end of their tenancy. The decision was based on evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises in a reasonable condition and caused significant damage.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $513 for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Boarding House Tenancy Due to Misconduct
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau terminated a tenant's boarding house tenancy due to repeated breaches of obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act. The tenant was accused of causing excessive noise, confronting other tenants, interfering with CCTV equipment, and leaving the room in an untidy condition.
Tenant Ordered to Vacate Due to Rent Arrears
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must leave their rental property because they did not pay rent on time for at least 21 days before the landlord filed an application. The tribunal also ordered the tenant to pay back rent and other fees owed to the landlord.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order After Agreeing to Pay Debts
Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord $11,072.76 in Cleaning and Repair Costs
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must compensate the landlord for significant costs related to cleaning, repair work, and rubbish removal following their departure from the rental property. These expenses were deemed necessary due to the condition left by the tenant at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Before Vacating Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay $7,071.43 in rent arrears before leaving their rental property at the address, Solway, Masterton 5810. The decision was based on the tenant's failure to make timely payments and their absence from the hearing.