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 $10,450 Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $361.41 for Cleaning and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $361.41 for cleaning and damages after the tenant left the rental property in an unreasonably dirty state.
Tenant ordered to pay $9,550.00 for rent arrears and compensation
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application Due to Lack of Evidence
Tenancy Terminated Due to Neighbour Assault and Harassment
Tenant's Application Dismissed: Landlord Awarded Damages for Rent Arrears and Property Damage
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £11,120 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay $7,040 for Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $1,800.90 for rent arrears and water rates in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $4,641 in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The landlord received damages including unpaid rent and filing fees.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $941.29 in Rent Arrears After Non-Attendance
Tenant ordered to pay $852 in rent arrears via weekly installments in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay back rent arrears over 85 weekly payments. The tenant and landlord agreed to the repayment plan during a teleconference hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $11,924.34 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs in Auckland
Tribunal grants conditional termination order for $5,807 rent arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee after the tenant failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The order includes a conditional termination clause which will terminate if the tenant breaches the agreement.
Adjourned Hearing: Tenant Seeks Safe Collection of Belongings
Conditional Termination Order Granted for Tenant
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order allowing the tenant two months to demonstrate regular rent payments. The order was made due to continuous rent arrears and the tenant's agreement to review the landlord’s rent summary and communicate regarding further payments.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $12,126.44 for Cleaning and Security Costs Due to Anti-Social Behavior
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $12,126.44 to the landlord for cleaning and security costs. The tenant's anti-social behavior, including fights and property damage, led to these costs.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damage
Tenant ordered to pay $1,323.88 for rent arrears and damages in Tenancy Tribunal ruling
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord for unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairs needed due to damage beyond normal wear and tear.