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 Over $10,421.43 in Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $2,974.86 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $4,069.17 in arrears and water charges after termination of tenancy in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,027.00 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Weekly - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Denies Termination of Tenancy Due to Minor Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Arrears and Repair Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $731.93, which includes water arrears and a wall repair invoice, as the damage exceeded fair wear and tear.
Tenant Ordered to Maintain Premises Clean and Tidy
Tenant's Claim to Declare Notice Retaliatory Dismissed
Tenant's Application for Termination of Tenancy Dismissed
Settlement Agreement Reached During Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tenant Allowed to End Fixed-Term Agreement Early Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant could end their fixed-term agreement early because the landlord failed to fix serious issues with the property, causing severe hardship for the tenant.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $267 Debt and Rent Arrears in Weekly Installments
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and a filing fee. The landlord showed proof of the arrears through a rent statement, and the tenant had been making weekly payments towards these arrears.
Tenant Held Liable for Oven Hob and Carpet Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was responsible for the cracked oven hob and stained carpet, considering these damages exceeded normal wear and tear. The Tribunal awarded the landlord the cost of repairs minus the bond.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $960.35 Debt and Rent Arrears to Avoid Termination in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a debt to avoid termination of their tenancy. The tenant agreed to pay the debt within the specified period to maintain their lease.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $6,050 in Rent Arrears in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because their rent was over 21 days late. The tenant had to pay back $3,877.00 to the landlord, which included the amount owed for rent arrears and the filing fee.