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 $1,665.50 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,665.50 from the bond for damages and cleaning costs. The Tribunal determined that the damages were not due to normal wear and tear but were caused by the tenant's actions.
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application for a rehearing. The tenant argued that he had further evidence and disagreed with the compensation amount awarded for a breach of the Healthy Homes Ventilation Standard. The Tribunal ruled that mere disagreement with the compensation amount does not justify a rehearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Window Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $1,496.89, which includes rent arrears, window repair costs, and filing fees, after the tenant failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for property repairs
Tenant ordered to pay $1,286.29 in rent arrears and $120.00 cleaning fee in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages Beyond Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant Ordered to Remove Pigeons from Premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Not Appearing in Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Costs
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 at Hearing
Consent Order Suppresses Names and Identifying Details
The Tenancy Tribunal issued a consent order that keeps the identities of both the tenant and the landlord anonymous after they reached a settlement agreement.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Costs for Damages and Cleaning
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Bond for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the bond should be split between the landlord and tenants. The landlord received $366.62 from the bond to cover cleaning and rubbish removal costs. This decision was based on the agreement reached between the parties during the hearing.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $8,171.28 in 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.
Tenant agrees to pay rent arrears under a payment plan
The Tenant agreed to a payment plan for rent arrears. The Tenancy Tribunal ordered that the tenant's name and identifying details be suppressed.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,905.50 and Clean Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $2,905.50 to the landlord and clean the property after the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not comply with their obligations, leaving the property in a very poor state.
Tenant Held Liable for Damages at End of Lease
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was found liable for replacing a hot water cylinder, curtains, lightbulbs, and other items, and for reimbursing the landlord's costs including filing fees. The Tribunal ruled that tenants must leave the premises clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and replace worn-out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy.