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 rent arrears and cleaning fees
Tribunal dismisses landlord's claims for gas and lawn maintenance, allows firewood claim
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims for gas bottle refills and lawn maintenance, but allowed the claim for firewood replacement. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the claims for gas bottles and lawn maintenance, but found it fair and reasonable to allow the claim for firewood replacement.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears After Not Appearing in Hearing
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages for property repairs
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.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Non-Attendance at Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Remove Pigeons from Premises
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 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 Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages Beyond Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Costs for Damages and Cleaning
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.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Damage Fees
Tenant Wins Reimbursement for Unattributable Electricity Fee
Tenant Entitled to Bond Refund Minus Rent Owed
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 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 Ordered to Pay for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $1,131.98 for damages and cleaning costs after the tenant left the premises in an unreasonable state.