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 Ends Tenancy Over £9,429 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $831.46 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $831.46 for cleaning and rubbish removal because the tenant failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Must Remove Unauthorised Structures and Seek Consent
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to remove unauthorised structures such as a fence, lean-to, and garage extension. The tenant was required to return the property to its original condition and obtain consent from the landlord for any future modifications.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
Tribunal Terminates Tenant’s Lease for £1,347.71 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $1,530 in rent arrears and damages for Taita flat
Tenancy Terminated Due to Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they abandoned the rental property and didn't pay rent. The landlord asked for the tenancy to be terminated, and the Tribunal agreed.
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed Over Rent Arrears in Palmerston North
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing because the tenant did not attend the scheduled hearing and did not provide any convincing evidence to support the request. The original decision, which favoured the landlord due to unpaid rent, stayed in effect.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to 21+ Days Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant failed to pay rent on time. The landlord was given possession of the property and received compensation for unpaid rent.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £7,708 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because their rent was over 21 days late. This decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages for Cleaning and Repairs
Tenant ordered to pay $563.62 for rent arrears and rubbish removal costs in Manukau
Tenant's Claims Dismissed for Non-Attendance; Landlord's Cleaning Claim Upheld
Claim Dismissed for Non-Attendance at Tenancy Tribunal Hearing
Tenant Ordered to Clean Property or Pay $1,700
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to clean and clear the exterior of the rental property or pay $1,700 to the landlord because the property was in a very untidy state, with overgrown lawns and discarded items scattered around.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt Under Conditional Termination Order
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a debt to the landlord. The order was made under a conditional termination agreement, meaning the tenant could avoid eviction by making regular payments.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,378.27 for Damages at End of Tenancy
Tenant ordered to pay $693.90 for water rates and filing fee
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Landlord’s Failure to File Counterclaim
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears in Weekly Installments
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay outstanding rent arrears in weekly installments, formalising the repayment arrangement proposed by the landlord.