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.
Unpaid Levies Ruling: Tenancy Tribunal Orders Payment
Tenant Ordered to Perform Work or Pay Compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must either fix certain issues with the rental property or pay the landlord a set amount of money. This decision was based on the tenant's failure to comply with their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Lack of Communication
Tenancy Tribunal Denies Rehearing Request Due to Lack of Substantial Wrong
Tenant Ordered to Pay Unpaid Water Rates and Filing Fees
Tenant ordered to pay $4,847 in rent arrears to landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $4,847 in unpaid rent to the landlord. Additionally, the landlord is required to return the bond of $1,800 to the tenant.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,146 in Rent Arrears
Tenants Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Fee After Early Termination
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses landlord's claims for rent arrears and filing fee
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,329.73 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,329.73 for cleaning and removal of rubbish at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises clean and tidy, leading to the order.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,476.80 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenancy Terminated Due to Serious Property Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees from Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water rates, and cleaning fees from the bond to the landlord because the premises were not left reasonably clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession of Premises
Tenant Liable for Carpet and Curtain Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that tenants must pay $500 from the bond for damages to the premises, including a stained carpet and burned curtains. The landlord's claim for missing smoke alarms was dismissed.
Tenant's Rehearing Request Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant's Claim Dismissed for Non-Attendance at Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal at Waitakere dismissed the claimant's application because they failed to show up for the hearing and did not ask for the hearing to be postponed or inform the Tribunal that the matter had been resolved.