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 Wins Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Tenant Must Pay $14,448.67 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $3,377 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,377 for rent arrears and filing fee reimbursement after the landlord proved the amounts due at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant ordered to pay $7,989.28 for damages and cleaning in Masterton
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord for various damages and cleaning costs exceeding fair wear and tear, including extensive wall damage, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal costs.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $4,725 in Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $17,790.48 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a rental agreement because the tenant didn't pay rent and didn't show up for the hearing. The landlord proved the rent was overdue, leading to the termination of the tenancy.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Six Weeks of Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Unpaid Rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they didn't pay any rent since moving in. The landlord now has the right to take over the unit and the tenant must pay back the owed rent.
Tenant Partially Wins Bond Recovery in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Landlord Ordered to Pay Tenant for Failing to Meet Healthy Homes Standards
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $682.29 from the bond and awarded exemplary damages for failing to meet Healthy Homes Standards as per the tenancy agreement, despite the landlord's application for an exemption under the regulations.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $6,411 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $5,357.14 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant did not pay their rent and did not respond to notices or attend the hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning Costs at End of Tenancy
Tribunal Orders £12,436.30 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Legal Fees in Auckland
Tribunal Orders $95,835.20 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tenant Entitled to Remaining Bond After Claims Settled
Tenant Ordered to Pay $777.00 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,955.00 for Rent Arrears and More
Tenant's Rehearing Request Denied Due to Severe Meth Contamination
Adjournment Granted for Tenant to Prepare Adequately
The Tenancy Tribunal granted an adjournment to the tenant because the tenant did not have enough time to prepare for the hearing. The tenant lacked access to the internet and had not seen the necessary documentation.