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 agrees to pay $3,515.20 for rent arrears and other charges
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and water rates but termination request denied
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $2,109.86 in rent arrears
Rent Arrears Result in Tenancy Termination at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant Eviction Order Granted by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages to the landlord. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which states that tenants are responsible for rent arrears and damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,209.63 for rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay a landlord $5,209.63 for rent arrears and damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant agreed to the rent arrears, and the landlord proved that the damages were not due to normal wear and tear.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Consistent Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they had not paid rent for more than 21 consecutive days, as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant's Claim Dismissed Due to Notice Non-Compliance
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the claimant's application because the notices given by the landlord did not meet the requirements set out in the Residential Tenancies Act. Specifically, the notices failed to inform the tenant of their right to challenge the notice in the Tribunal.
Claimant wins unpaid water rates case at Tenancy Tribunal
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the outstanding rent through records.
Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction in Excluded Tenancy Case
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee to the claimant due to non-payment of levies. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a rental agreement because the tenant owed rent that was over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent, and the tenant couldn't attend the hearing because they were in jail.