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.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,955.00 for Rent Arrears and More
Termination of Tenancy Due to Unpaid Rent
Tenant's Rehearing Request Denied Due to Severe Meth Contamination
Tenant Ordered to Pay $777.00 for Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Return Bond
Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant's name and identifying details were kept secret to protect their privacy.
Tenant ordered to pay $10,166.76 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenant's lease because the tenant left the rental property without paying rent and did not intend to return. This decision was made according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for damages beyond fair wear and tear, such as carpet cleaning, repairs, and cleaning costs. The tenant was found to have left the premises in an untidy condition.
Tenant's Application to Set Aside Notice Dismissed
Tenant Wins Damages Against Landlord for Failing to Appoint Agent
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $800 in exemplary damages to the tenant for the landlord's failure to appoint an agent while residing abroad for over 21 days, as required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed back rent. The tenant was told to pay the landlord a specific amount of money. The Tribunal said that according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, a tenancy must be ended if rent is more than 21 days overdue.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Meth Contamination and Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenant's lease because the rental property was contaminated with methamphetamine and the tenant had significant unpaid rent. The contamination levels were unsafe, and the rent arrears were substantial, leading to the termination of the tenancy.