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'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 Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensate for Excessive Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages that went beyond normal wear and tear. The tenant was found responsible for leaving excessive rubbish and damaging fixtures, but claims for certain types of damage were dismissed.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenancy Terminated for Breach of Responsibilities
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenant's tenancy for breaching responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant was found to have interfered with the reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy of the landlord's other tenants and neighbors.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2360 From Bond for Cleaning and Costs
Tenant ordered to pay $9,282 in rent arrears and vacate premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,717.00 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $4,717.00 for rent arrears and filing fees. This includes $4,690.00 for unpaid rent up to January 22, 2025, and $27.00 for the filing fee.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Non-Attendance
Tenant Wins Bond Claim Over Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent and Water Rates Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Fixed Term Rent
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,667.56 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenant ordered to pay rent and costs for terminating fixed-term agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent and costs related to finding a new tenant after prematurely terminating a fixed-term agreement. Despite claiming stress at the time of signing, the Tribunal upheld the agreement's terms.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,312.30 in rent arrears and a $27.00 filing fee to the landlord. This decision was made after the landlord successfully claimed for rent arrears following the end of the tenancy.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $844.69 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $844.69 to the landlord for unpaid rent and the landlord's filing fee. This decision was based on the landlord providing detailed rent records showing the amount owed.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Unlawful Entry and Inadequate Notice
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding compensation for unlawful entry into the property, repairs and maintenance issues, and insufficient notice given to terminate the tenancy. The landlord's claims were dismissed.