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 $1,751.30 for Cleaning and Other Expenses
Tenant's Rent Reimbursement Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and bond in monthly installments
Tenant ordered to pay $274.73 including rent arrears and water rates in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $1,610 for rent arrears and cleaning costs in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Rules Tenants Must Pay for Property Damages
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Orders $2,277.00 Payment
Tenant Ordered to Pay $9,019.86 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for cleaning - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $2,815.86 in rent arrears and damages in Manukau
Tenant ordered to pay $3,985.45 for rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,985.45, including rent arrears and filing fee reimbursement, after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Unpaid Water Rates
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Levies and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and filing fees to the manager. This decision was made under the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,462.35 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $8,142.86 in rent arrears and $650 for a broken cooktop | Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water charges, and the insurance excess for a damaged cooktop. However, the claim for a nominal break lease fee was dismissed.
Tenancy Tribunal Reinstates Previous Order After Tenant Absence
The Tenancy Tribunal at Rotorua reinstated a previous order after the tenants failed to show up for the hearing. The landlord said the tenants had blocked access to the property and hadn't left the premises as required.
Claim for Compensation and Exemplary Damages Dismissed
Tenant Ordered to Pay $540.75 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenancy Tribunal Ruling on Damages Claims
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled on a landlord's claims for compensation from a tenant for damages to chattels and premises. The Tribunal dismissed claims for watermarks and a dead plant but upheld claims for a broken pot and repairs to an HRV pipe and blinds, based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.