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.
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.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order After Agreeing to Pay Debts
Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord $839.79 for Rent Arrears and Costs
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord for outstanding rent and additional expenses like cleaning fees. The decision was made based on the agreement between the parties during the hearing.
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Both Parties' Claims Due to Insufficient Proof
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal dismissed both the tenant’s claim of a retaliatory notice and the landlord’s claim for damage costs because neither party provided sufficient proof to support their claims.
Tenancy Tribunal Postpones Hearing Until Appeal Resolved
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal decided to postpone both applications until an ongoing appeal is resolved. This decision helps prevent additional court proceedings and ensures clarity in the legal process.
Tenant's Absence Leads to Tenancy Termination Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Request for Rehearing
A tenant asked the Tenancy Tribunal for a rehearing after being ordered to leave due to unpaid rent. However, the Tribunal dismissed this request because there was no evidence that a serious procedural error or new information could have changed the outcome.
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.
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Rehearing Request
A tenant requested a rehearing from the Tenancy Tribunal after an initial order was made against them, but their request was denied because they did not comply with certain conditions set by the court. The decision highlights that merely alleging legal or factual errors is insufficient to warrant a rehearing.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears: Tenant Ordered to Pay Over $7,000
A tenant's lease was ended by the Tenancy Tribunal because of substantial unpaid rent. The court gave the property back to the landlord and required the tenant to pay over $7,000 in arrears and other costs.
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.
Tenancy Terminated: Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears
In this case, a tenant failed to attend a hearing regarding their unpaid rent and bond. As a result, the Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to vacate the property by a specific date and pay outstanding rent and fees.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Until New Tenancy Begins
Tenant Ordered to Pay $513 for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal Costs After Dispute
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that when a tenant leaves their rental property, they must ensure it is clean and free from any rubbish before returning all keys to the landlord. The decision was made in favour of the landlord who had to pay for cleaning and removing rubbish left by the tenant.
Landlord wins cleaning costs but loses storage claims at Tenancy Tribunal
In this case, a landlord successfully recovered costs related to cleaning and removing waste at the end of a tenancy but was not awarded reimbursement for storing items left behind. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that such storage is unnecessary if there are no valuable items.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Tenant's Claim Due to Absence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant’s claim for non-attendance at the hearing and ordered the bond of $2,160 to be returned due to lack of landlord's counterclaim. The decision highlights the importance of attending hearings as required by law.
Claimant Wins Levy Recovery Case Against Unit Owner
In this case, a a person successfully recovered unpaid levies and interest from a a person who failed to pay on time. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the a person must also cover a person's collection costs.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenant to Compensate Landlord for Damage
In a dispute between a tenant and landlord over cleaning costs and replacement expenses after a tenancy ended, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord. The tenant must pay for damages beyond normal wear and tear.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Clean Property or Face Penalties
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must clean up their rental property by removing all rubbish inside and outside, including in the garden shed, and maintain lawns and fence lines. If they fail to do so by the deadline, the landlord can charge them up to $3000 for the work.