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.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant's Claim Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the tenant did not show up for the hearing. The landlord's cross-application was withdrawn.
Tenant Held Liable for Kitchen Sink Overflow Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenant's tenancy terminated for abandonment and rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they left the property without paying rent and didn't intend to return. This decision was made quickly through the expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Methamphetamine Decontamination
Tenant wins levy payment order from unit owner
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and the filing fee to the claimant. This decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Damage Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water rates, and damages for cleaning and repairs due to property damage beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant accepted responsibility for these costs.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $4,185.60 for rent arrears and damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Excessive Premises Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay for damages to the rented premises that exceed fair wear and tear, as determined by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tenant Wins Repair and Compensation Order
Tenant's Request for Full Bond Refund and Compensation Denied
Tenancy Tribunal Rules Anti-Social Behaviour Ground Not Applicable to Fixed-Term Tenancies
Tenant Wins Bond Refund Due to Landlord's Failure to File Counterclaim
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must return the tenant's bond of $1,500.00 because the landlord failed to file a counterclaim as required by law. This decision ensures that the tenant receives their bond back without delay.