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 Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $6,000
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $4,000 in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because their rent was over 21 days late. The landlord received the bond and a payment for unpaid rent.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,930.92 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who failed to pay rent and did not show up for the hearing. The landlord received $2,930.92 as compensation for the unpaid rent.
Tenant ordered to pay $471.29 for rent arrears and cleaning in Auckland
Tenant's Compensation Claim Settled for $2,000
A tenant claimed compensation from their landlord for failing to maintain the roof and drainage system. The claim was initially for $15,000 but was settled for $2,000.
Tribunal Dismisses Applications Due to Landlord's Absence in Christchurch
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs After Leaving Premises Unclean
Second Landlord Claim Dismissed Due to Res Judicata
Tenant Ordered to Allow Landlord Access for Inspection
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenants must pay $981.67 to the landlord for unpaid rent and water bills. The landlord's identity was kept secret. Enforcement of the order was delayed while the tenants prepare their own case against the landlord.
Tenant wins surface water drainage claim at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $500 to a tenant for surface water drainage issues, dismissing other claims. The claimant successfully proved that the premises did not have an efficient system for removing surface water during the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Damages
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request to Terminate Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy because the landlord failed to prove that the rent was consistently 5 working days in arrears on three separate occasions within a 90-day period.
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owes $1,487 in Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Overturns Postal Vote Resolution Due to Procedural Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal at Tauranga overturned a postal vote resolution because of procedural issues and ordered a new extraordinary general meeting to reconsider the removal and replacement of trees.
Rent Arrears Lead to Termination of Tenancy and Bond Refund
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because rent was at least 21 days overdue. The bond was returned to the tenant, and the tenant had to pay the landlord the amount owed.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to $3,499.99 Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears Over $3,700 in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent arrears exceeded 21 days. The decision was based on sections 55 and 56 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.