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.
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 $1,920 in rent arrears
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Lack of Prosecution
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because neither the tenant nor the landlord showed up for the hearing and did not contact the Tribunal to ask for a delay.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $540 for Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenants to pay $540 to the landlord for rent arrears and damages. The Tribunal dismissed other claims related to compensation and exemplary damages due to time limitations and insufficient evidence.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,471.57 in Rent Arrears and Water Rates
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses all claims in recent ruling
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent but Landlord's Possession Claim Rejected
Tenant ordered to pay $5,814.50 for excessive damage
Tenant ordered to pay $965.82 for rent arrears and water rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $965.82 for rent arrears and water rates. The landlord's bond was returned, and the tenant's claims were dismissed.
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Held Liable for Rent Arrears Due to Non-Attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay their landlord $1,419.52 for unpaid rent after the tenant did not show up for the hearing. The landlord presented records showing the amount owed.
Tenant Liable for Rent Arrears and Water Charges
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,770 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal After Tenancy Ends
Tenant Wins Reimbursement for Unattributable Electricity Fee
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for property repairs
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Not Appearing in Hearing
Tenant ordered to pay $500 for cleaning and rubbish removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $500 for cleaning and rubbish removal costs at the end of the tenancy. The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires tenants to return the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Non-Attendance and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant did not show up for a hearing despite proper notification. The tenant owed back rent and was ordered to pay the landlord over $5,800.