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 $621.97 for Property Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay the landlord a total of $621.97 for bond balance, cleaning costs, and wall repairs exceeding fair wear and tear. The decision highlights the tenant's responsibility for property damage beyond normal use.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Damages for End-of-Tenancy Breach
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the landlord successfully claimed damages from the tenant for failing to meet their responsibilities at the end of a tenancy agreement. The tenant was ordered to pay $1,861.47 in damages and must make weekly payments until fully paid.
Tenancy Tribunal Cannot Hear Claims Against Building Managers
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal determined it does not have the authority to handle disputes between tenants and a person managers. Instead, such issues should be addressed in the Disputes Tribunal. This decision is based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which specifies that only disputes involving landlords are within the jurisdiction of the Tenancy Tribunal.
Unit Owner Wins Right to Body Corporate Documents
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a a person can obtain certain records from a person, such as invoices and contracts. However, the a person must first agree to cover the costs of producing these documents.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
A tenant was ordered by the Tenancy Tribunal to pay rent arrears and damages for leaving the rental unit in poor condition. The decision is based on photographic evidence showing excessive rubbish and overgrown grass, along with proof of unpaid rent.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Damages and Bond
In a dispute before the Tenancy Tribunal, the landlord successfully claimed damages from the tenant for cleaning, rubbish removal, repairs, lawn work, and carpet replacement beyond fair wear and tear. The tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord based on evidence provided during the hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Vacate Premises Due to Methamphetamine Contamination
Tenant's Bond Refund Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Vacate Premises and Pay Damages
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the court ruled that the tenant must leave the property as per the termination notice and pay outstanding rent and damages to the landlord.
Tenant Fails to Attend Hearing, Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenants Must Cover Excess Insurance and Reasonable Cleaning Fees
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal found that a tenant was responsible for paying damages to the rental property beyond normal wear and tear, as well as reasonable cleaning fees when leaving the premises at the end of their tenancy. The landlord successfully recovered these costs from the bond and ordered additional payments.
Cost Recovery for Unpaid Levies Allowed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses third-party dispute application
Tenant’s Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenant’s tenancy terminated for unpaid rent
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Unit Owners to Pay Body Corporate Unpaid Levies and Costs
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a person must pay a a person $21,025 for unpaid levies and related costs. The decision supports the right of a person corporates to recover reasonable expenses from a person under the a person Titles Act.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay $425 for cleaning costs after a dispute with the landlord over the amount. The decision was based on the requirement under section 40(1)(e) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which mandates tenants to leave premises reasonably clean and tidy at the end of tenancy.