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.
Tribunal Terminates Abandoned Tenancy with Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant left the country without paying rent and could not be contacted. The tribunal used an expedited process to make its decision.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,712.40 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,712.40 for rent arrears, water/gas bills, cleaning, and rubbish removal after the tenant failed to leave the premises clean and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,195.57 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for damages caused during the tenancy. The tenant was held responsible for both the unpaid rent and the cost of repairing a damaged glass pane.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for missing lawnmower
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Premises Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,327.00 for damages to the premises and filing fees. The landlord had to show that the damage was more than normal wear and tear.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Remote Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,612.96 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Termination for Tenant in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal denied the landlord's request to terminate the tenancy through the expedited abandonment process because there wasn't enough evidence and the tenant didn't agree to abandon the property.
Tenant ordered to pay $177 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $177 for rent arrears and filing fees after the landlord proved proper service under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,462.35 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $100 for Exit Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $100 for exit cleaning from the bond because the premises were not left in a reasonably clean condition. The tenant argued that the premises were left in a similar state to how they received it, but the Tribunal disagreed.
Tribunal Awards Cleaning Costs But Rejects Curtain Claims
Tenant Ordered to Pay $540.75 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $5,270 for Rent Arrears and Costs in Auckland
Tenant wins compensation for mould and maintenance issues in Manukau flat
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,026.89 Including Rent Arrears and Debt
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,115.65 for Rent Arrears and Water Costs in Waipukurau
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Orders $2,277.00 Payment
Tenant ordered to pay $2,815.86 in rent arrears and damages in Manukau
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears to avoid termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $11,007.00 to the landlord for unpaid rent. If the tenant fails to make the payment, the landlord can terminate the tenancy and regain possession of the property.