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 Grants Landlord Possession Order Against Squatters
The Tenancy Tribunal granted possession of the premises to the landlord because the tenants were occupying the property without permission. The Tribunal ruled that the premises were residential and that the landlord was entitled to possession.
Tenant Loses Tenancy for Failing to Maintain Cleanliness
Tenant's Adjournment Request Denied by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $9,498.89 for damages and costs
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $821.28 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Entitled to Compensation for Excessive Moisture Damage
Tenant ordered to pay $2,560 in rent arrears
Tenant Held Liable for Meth Contamination Found During Tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was responsible for methamphetamine contamination found during their tenancy. The landlord argued that the contamination was due to methamphetamine use, while the tenant denied responsibility. The Tribunal sided with the landlord, finding the tenant liable for the damage.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,870 for Leaving Property in Poor Condition
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must leave the rental property in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and be responsible for any damage beyond fair wear and tear. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay $7,870.12 to the landlord for leaving the property in poor condition and causing extensive damage.
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant is entitled to the full bond refund because the landlord failed to file a counterclaim as required by law. The ruling emphasises the importance of landlords adhering to legal procedures when disputing bond refunds.
Tenant claim dismissed for landlord's non-attendance
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a claim brought by a landlord against tenants because the landlord did not show up for the hearing. The Tribunal found that the rent was not overdue and that the tenants claimed they didn’t owe any water rates.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Window Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed back rent and had damaged the windows. The Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay for the repairs since the landlord showed that the damage happened during the tenancy and was beyond normal wear and tear.
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Levies and Costs in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Breach of Contract
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of a tenant who abandoned the premises and failed to meet their obligations under the tenancy agreement. The decision was based on evidence of abandonment and breach of contract.
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing because the tenant did not provide enough proof that a serious mistake or injustice had occurred during the initial hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $826.25 for rent arrears and compensation
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $826.25 for unpaid rent and compensate the landlord for cleaning and weeding expenses after leaving the rental property without proper notice.
Tenancy Tribunal Struck Out Application for Lack of Jurisdiction
Tenant's Application for Compensation and Eviction Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application seeking compensation and eviction of a disruptive co-tenant. The Tribunal found that the landlord had taken reasonable steps to address the disruptive behavior, including issuing multiple breach notices.
Tenant ordered to pay $7,829.86 in rent arrears in Tenancy Tribunal case
Tenant Loses Retaliatory Termination Notice Claim at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application seeking a declaration that a termination notice was retaliatory and an award of exemplary damages. The tenant claimed the notice was retaliatory because they reset a wifi extender. However, the Tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.