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.
Bond Refund Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
Tenant Partially Wins Bond Recovery in Tenancy Tribunal Case
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.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £1,117.86 Rent Arrears in Drury
Tenant ordered to pay $3,477 in rent arrears and filing fee in Lower Hutt
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 Unpaid Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
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.
Tenant ordered to pay $10,166.76 for rent arrears and damages
Tenancy Terminated After Tenant Threatens to Murder Landlord's Manager
Tribunal awards $3,459.14 in rent arrears and bond to landlord in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $4,144.13 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $10,271.87 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Tauranga
Tribunal Orders $21,458.19 Payment for Unpaid Levies in Flat A2, Beaumont Terraces
Tenant ordered to pay $9,564.38 for damages and breaches
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,339.76 for Rent Arrears and Cleanup
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $2,339.76 for unpaid rent and cleaning up the property after moving out. The tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and with a lot of rubbish, leading to additional charges for cleaning and rubbish removal.
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears and Debt Repayment Plan
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for missing curtains
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate for missing curtains at the end of the tenancy. The landlord presented evidence of the arrears and the missing curtains, leading to the ruling.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,920 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,026.08 for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,026.08 to the landlord for various charges including cleaning and key replacement. The tenant failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.