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's Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages
Tenant ordered to pay $1,882.32 for rent arrears and damages in Hamilton
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages caused by failing to comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy, such as leaving the premises clean and returning all keys.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,055.06 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Landlord's Application Dismissed Due to Improper Service
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application because the landlord failed to properly serve the tenant according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The application was not served in accordance with the required methods, leading to its dismissal.
Tenant and landlord settle dispute over bond return and rent arrears
The tenant and landlord agreed to end their tenancy and withdraw their applications for rehearing. The bond was returned to the tenant, and the previous order of the Tribunal was declared void.
Claimant Wins Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears
Tenant Found Liable for Rent Arrears and Damages After Early Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $2,361.50 for rent arrears and damages after the tenant ended the lease early. The landlord also received back the bond amount of $1,440.00.
Tenant awarded $2027 for retaliatory termination notice
The Tenancy Tribunal found that a landlord's termination notice was retaliatory and ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $2027 in compensation and reimbursement of filing fees. The Tribunal determined that the notice was given in response to previous disputes and complaints.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,012 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fee in Waitakere
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £4,710 Rent Arrears in Manukau
Tribunal Awards Exemplary Damages for Lack of Heating
Rent Arrears Lead to Termination of Tenancy - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Christchurch Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $9,704.58 for rent arrears and compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,271 for Cleaning and Grounds Restoration
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Leaving Property in Poor Condition
Tenant Must Provide Valid Service Address for Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to provide a current service address for the landlord. The application was closed until the tenant could provide more details. The tenant had paid a deposit and the landlord failed to provide the premises as agreed.