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 $5,814.28 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant ordered to pay $900.69 for rent arrears, water rates, and filing fee
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears of 21+ Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $4,655.60, which includes unpaid rent, water bills, and the landlord's filing fee.
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant Who Paid Rent Arrears
Tenant Wins Bond Refund and Exemplary Damages for Cleanliness Breach
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and other charges
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,757.75, including rent arrears, water rates, cleaning fees, and filing fee reimbursement. The tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and untidy, failing to meet their obligations at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Costs at End of Tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Vacate Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they were behind on rent payments. The tenant was ordered to leave the property and pay back the owed rent and bond.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant's Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Breach of Obligations
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant due to rent arrears and breach of obligations. The landlord provided proof of the rent arrears and other charges.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Vacate Premises
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,500.57 in rent arrears and vacate the premises immediately. This decision was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 55(1)(a), which allows for termination of a tenancy if rent is at least 21 days in arrears upon filing the application.
Tribunal Orders Landlord to Pay Rent Arrears From Bond
Tribunal Reduces Rubbish Removal Claim in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay $527 for Unauthorised Tree Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau ruled that a tenant must obtain the landlord's permission before pruning or removing trees. The tenant was ordered to pay $527 to the landlord for unauthorised actions that damaged the property.