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 Rent Arrears and Fixed Term Rent
Tenant and Landlord Agree to Structured Debt Repayment Plan
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $4,428.57 in Arrears in Waiotahe Valley
Tenant Wins Bond Claim Over Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Multiple Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $867 in rent arrears - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,667.56 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Warkworth Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $1,625.33 for rent arrears and cleaning
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Lock Replacement Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent and Water Rates Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $766.80 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $5,542 Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was over 21 days overdue when the landlord filed the application. The landlord presented evidence showing the amount owed, resulting in the termination of the tenancy and an order for the tenant to pay the outstanding rent.
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $860 in rent arrears and cleaning costs in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $4,121.43 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal awards $2,286.46 to landlord for rent arrears and cleaning in West Harbour
Tenant Ordered to Pay Correct Amount After Calculation Error
Tenant's Request for Tenancy Reduction Denied
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a tenant's request to end their fixed-term tenancy early due to feeling unsafe. The Tribunal awarded the landlord rent arrears and bond repayment.