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 Terminates Tenancy Due to £2,400 Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay rent on time. The tenant was told to pay back the rent, water bills, and filing fees.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Lack of Valid Contact Number
Tenant Deported, Bond Awarded to Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the landlord the bond amount after the tenant was deported without giving proper notice. The landlord was compensated for rent arrears with the bond.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and charges
Tenant ordered to pay $145.15 in rent arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Papakura Due to £12,457 Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Repairs
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $777 in Rent Arrears in Waitakere
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and the landlord's filing fee. The landlord's claim for damages was dismissed because he did not provide enough evidence.
Tribunal Awards Landlord $274.19 for Rent Arrears in Christchurch Tenancy Dispute
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages incurred during the tenancy, while the tenant's claims were dismissed due to non-attendance.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $4,005 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $8,808.85 for Damages and Repairs Exceeding Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Attending Hearing in Tauranga
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application because the tenant did not show up for the scheduled hearing. The Tribunal followed the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, which requires tenants to attend hearings or request an adjournment if they cannot make it.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $10,992.86 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment
Tenant Held Liable for Pet Dog Damage to Rental Property
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that a tenant was responsible for the damage to the carpet caused by their pet dog. The tenant failed to properly contain the dog, leading to multiple instances of urination on the carpet.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent and Property Abandonment in Auckland
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Unpaid Rent and Mental Health Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid their rent for over 75 days. The tenant had serious mental health issues, and the court granted possession to the landlord on May 1st, 2025.