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.
Tenants Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Current Rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay their landlord for unpaid rent and the current month's rent or face eviction. The decision includes a conditional termination order if payments are missed.
Tenancy Tribunal Rules Accommodation in Commercial Lease Falls Under RTA
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a lease because the tenants left without telling the landlord and didn't pay their rent. This decision followed rules in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Denies Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Request Due to Lack of Evidence
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal rejected the landlord’s request to terminate the tenancy through an expedited process because they did not provide enough proof that the tenant had abandoned the property. The decision emphasises the need for strong documentary evidence when seeking such termination under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Tenancy Terminated for Tenant’s Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenant's tenancy after they abandoned their rental property due to health issues and did not respond to the landlord’s inquiries. The tribunal granted possession to the landlord because rent was in arrears, meeting the criteria for abandonment under New Zealand law.
Tribunal Denies Landlord's Expedited Termination Request Due to Lack of Evidence
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal denied a landlord's request to terminate a tenancy through an expedited process because there wasn't enough evidence provided. This highlights that landlords must submit strong documentation to support such applications under New Zealand law.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment
A tenant's tenancy was ended by the Tenancy Tribunal because they abandoned their home without paying rent. This decision followed a special fast-track procedure allowed when tenants leave and don't intend to return or meet their obligations.
Tenant Not Liable for Excessive Lawn Reinstatement Costs
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal decided that a tenant is not responsible for covering the cost of installing ready lawn if it exceeds the standard agreed upon in their rental agreement. While the landlord was successful in recovering rent arrears, they were unable to recover costs associated with replacing grass.
Tribunal Denies Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Request
A landlord's request to terminate a tenant's lease quickly due to suspected abandonment was denied because it appeared the tenant had simply moved out with proper notice and left keys behind, not abandoning the property without reason. A full court hearing is now scheduled.
Tribunal Awards Water Rate Refund and Minor Repairs in Tenancy Dispute
In this tenancy dispute, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant is entitled to a refund for overpaid water rates fixed costs. The tribunal also agreed with the landlord's claim for minor repairs but dismissed other claims due to insufficient evidence and lack of start-of-tenancy photographs.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Application Due to Insufficient Evidence
Tenant Obligations Upheld Against Landlord's Claim for Ready Lawn Costs
Expedited Abandonment Process Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Listing Fees
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal found that the tenants were responsible for paying rent arrears and a cost incurred by the landlord to advertise the property on a person. However, they did not have to pay for cleaning costs at the end of their tenancy.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claims, Orders Filing Fee Payment
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal dismissed all claims made by both landlords and tenants regarding compensation and exemplary damages. The tribunal also ordered the tenants to reimburse the landlord's filing fee due to lack of sufficient evidence supporting their claims.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Failure to Maintain Property
A tenant successfully sued their landlord at the Tenancy Tribunal for failing to keep the a person in good condition over many years. The court ordered the landlord to pay significant damages.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Immediate Possession Against Squatters
The claimant successfully obtained possession of a property from squatters in Waitoa, New Zealand. After purchasing the property at auction and serving notice, the Tenancy Tribunal ordered the previous owners to vacate immediately under section 65 of the Residential Tenancies Act.
Tenants Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay rent arrears and compensate for cleaning and rubbish removal from their bond. The decision was made because the tenants did not comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
In this case, a tenant was ordered to pay over $5,158.02 to their landlord due to unpaid rent, poor condition of the property at move-out, and failure to remove rubbish. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must comply with their legal obligations when ending a tenancy.
Claimant wins rent dispute: Tenant ordered to pay $7,856.15
In this case, the tenant did not attend the hearing, allowing the landlord to prove that rent was owed. As a result, the Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $7,856.15 for unpaid rent and a filing fee reimbursement, while also returning the bond.