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 $296.05 for Premises Damages
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay $296.05 from the bond to the landlord for damages to the premises. The judge ruled that the damage was more than fair wear and tear and was caused by the tenant.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Liable for Repairing Damaged Cooktop
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages caused during the tenancy. The tenant was found responsible for leaving the premises unclean and for stains on the lounge carpet.
Rent Arrears and Bond Refunds Ruling by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $10,771.65 for damages and arrears
Tenant Awarded Damages for Breaches of Residential Tenancies Act
Tenant Fails to Provide Adequate Notice and Clean Premises
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages for Wall Repairs
Tenant Loses Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears and Non-Attendance
Tenant's Claims for Damages Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy was lawful and dismissed the tenant's claims for compensation and exemplary damages. The Tribunal found that the landlord's entry into the premises was lawful and that the termination notice was valid.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,081.91 for Damages and Non-Compliance
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing
The Tenancy Tribunal at Papakura dismissed the tenant's application because the tenant did not show up for the scheduled hearing and did not ask for a delay or inform the Tribunal that the issue had been resolved.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $13,738.56 for Damages and Costs
Tenant Successfully Claims Bond Refund from Landlord
Tenant ordered to pay $3,809.86 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,809.86 to the landlord for rent arrears and filing fees. The landlord provided proof of the amount owing, and the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenancy Tribunal Adjourns Hearing Pending Debt Settlement
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,249.14 to the landlord, which includes water rates and reimbursement of the filing fee. This decision was made because the tenant did not attend the hearing and had not paid the water rates invoices.