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 Damages
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Liable for Repairing Damaged Cooktop
Tenant Ordered to Pay $13,738.56 for Damages and Costs
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.
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 Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant owing rent arrears, giving the tenant time to pay the debt without immediate eviction. The order will lapse if the tenant complies with the payment terms, otherwise it can be enforced for 90 days from the first breach.
Tenant Ordered to Mow Lawns or Pay $2,800
Rent Arrears Case Ends with Conditional Termination Order
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant owing rent arrears must follow a structured repayment plan to avoid eviction. The plan includes weekly payments over a year, with penalties for non-compliance.
Tenant Ordered to Remove Problematic Pet Within 14 Days
Conditional Termination Order for Unpaid Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a landlord for unpaid water rates, allowing the tenant to avoid immediate eviction if they pay the debt within a specified period. The order was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $10,517.95 for Excessive Wear and Tear Damages
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears and Water Rates Claim, Damages Denied
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Successful Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the unit owner to pay $10,401.80, which includes unpaid levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee, as required by the Unit Titles Act 2010.