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 with Dementia: Tenancy Terminated Due to Incapacity
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £4,720 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,573.63 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $4,922.11 in rent arrears and costs in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $22,077.58 in Levies and Costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Excessive Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for $1,232 rent arrears in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Rent Arrears and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay $2,530.00 to the landlord for rent arrears and damages caused during the tenancy. The Tribunal determined that the tenants were responsible for leaving the premises clean and for the damages to the carpets and windows.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $372.86 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fees in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $372.86 to the landlord, including rent arrears and a filing fee reimbursement, after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The landlord provided proof of the amount owing.
Successful Recovery of Unpaid Levies and Costs at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Premises Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $3,115.11 for rent arrears and damages in Upper Hutt
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to $8,561 Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they didn't pay their rent on time. The tenant was told to pay back the rent they owed, plus extra costs like water bills and replacing a smoke alarm.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Repeated Non-Compliance With Dog Ban Order
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they kept bringing a dog back to their home despite being ordered not to. The Tribunal decided it wasn't fair to let the tenant continue renting when they ignored the rules multiple times.
Tenant's Breach Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Wins Costs Recovery After Successful Tenancy Tribunal Application
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully recovered costs from unit owners who breached the Unit Titles Act 2010 by erecting a partition wall. The Tribunal ordered the respondents to pay the claimant $19,997.30 in costs.