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 and Orders Payment of Arrears and Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and fees. The landlord attended the hearing but the tenant did not. The Tribunal concluded that the tenant had received notice of the hearing and claim.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and bond
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and cleaning costs
Employer Hostel Not Covered By Residential Tenancies Act
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed an application involving accommodation provided by an employer for its employees. The Tribunal found that such accommodations are excluded from the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 under section 5(g).
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Termination for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for terminating the tenancy due to rent arrears. The Tribunal found that the rent was in credit and there were no actual arrears.
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and other costs from the bond. The landlord provided proof of these amounts owing at the end of the tenancy.
Landlord Allowed to Collect Bond From New Tenant Within 23 Days
Tenant ordered to pay $801.87 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and terminate tenancy
Tenant's tenancy terminated for unpaid rent arrears
Tenant Successfully Recovers Unpaid Levies and Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing and ordered the landlord to pay levies, costs, and interest. The tenant claimed damages due to faulty stormwater drains but did not provide enough evidence to support their claim.