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 Damages and Cleaning Costs
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.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and filing fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,884.14, which includes rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee. The tenant did not contest the amount.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Tenant Wins Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,955.00 for Rent Arrears and More
Bond Refund Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
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.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Lack of Communication
Tenant's Claim for Extension and Damages Dismissed
Tenant Partially Wins Bond Recovery in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay rent arrears and damages to the premises. The landlord provided proof of rent arrears and damages, and the tenants did not attend the hearing.
Claimant Granted Possession of Abandoned Premises
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Levies and Costs
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.
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee Under Conditional Termination Order
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee through a series of weekly payments. Failure to comply could lead to immediate termination of the tenancy and possession of the premises by the landlord.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Non-Attendance
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.