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.
Landlord's Damage Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $15,020 in rent arrears and other charges
Tenant ordered to pay $16,214.57 for rent arrears and bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $16,214.57 to the landlord for rent arrears and a bond after the premises were deemed abandoned on 27 April 2026. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears Case at Tenancy Tribunal
Claimant wins rent arrears case at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant's Request to Reduce Fixed-Term Tenancy Due to Oven Issues and Noise Disturbances Dismissed
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Termination, Orders Rent Payment
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was overdue by more than 21 days. This decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Interest, Costs, and Filing Fees from Landlord
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully recovered interest, costs, and the filing fee from a landlord for unpaid levies. The court ruled in favour of the tenant based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Body Corporate Can Recover Cleaning Costs from Unit Owner
Tenancy Terminated for Significant Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant due to significant unpaid rent, despite the tenant's claims about issues with the rental property. The Tribunal ruled that the amount of unpaid rent was too large to be offset by the tenant's complaints.
Rent Arrears Lead to Conditional Termination Order in Tenancy Case
The Tenancy Tribunal at Christchurch issued a conditional termination order for a tenant who owed rent arrears. The tenant must pay the debt by a specific deadline or face immediate termination of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay damages and cleaning costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $367.38 for damages and cleaning costs. The tenant argued that some issues were present at the start of the tenancy and that some costs were excessive or related to normal wear and tear. However, the Tribunal found the tenant responsible for certain damages and cleaning costs that exceeded fair wear and tear.
Tenant Held Liable for Damaging Kitchen Benchtop
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay to fix a chipped kitchen benchtop caused by accidentally dropping a barbecue plate while cleaning. The Tribunal determined that this constituted careless damage under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for leaving the rental unit unclean and untidy. The landlord presented photos proving the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.