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.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $927 in Rent Arrears
Tenant's Notice Ends Tenancy, Landlord Granted Possession
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the premises after the tenant gave written notice to end the tenancy and removed all belongings.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,201 in rent arrears and a filing fee under conditional termination order
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee. The order was made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Debt Including Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay a debt including rent arrears, water rates, and a filing fee. The order includes a conditional termination clause if the tenants fail to comply with the payment schedule.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,111 for Damages and Unpaid Rent
Tenant Entitled to Bond Return with Deductions
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that the bond should be returned to both the landlord and tenant, with deductions for rent arrears and carpet cleaning costs. This decision reflects the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants under New Zealand law.
Invalid Termination Notice Ruled By Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $1,513.42 in Rent Arrears in Tauranga
Tenant Ordered to Remove Dogs from Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to remove dogs from the property because the tenant breached the tenancy agreement by keeping pets, which was explicitly prohibited.
Tenant Successfully Withdraws Application at Tenancy Tribunal
In this case, a tenant decided to withdraw their application against another tenant. As a result, the scheduled hearing was canceled and the application was closed.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $455.57 for Rent Arrears and Return Bond in Wellington
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs After Accepting Liability
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,802.59 for cleaning and repairs after the tenant accepted responsibility for damages and poor conditions at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Fee After Early Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and a break fee after agreeing to end a fixed-term tenancy early without a formal variation agreement. The Tribunal found that the tenant acknowledged continuing to pay rent under the existing tenancy agreement.
Tenant Ordered to Pay for End-of-Tenancy Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Significant Rent Arrears in Tauranga
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Excessive Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages for excessive cleaning and repairs beyond normal wear and tear, based on evidence provided by the landlord.