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 Abandoned Tenancy in Snells Beach Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $2,757.04 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, compensate for damages to the walls, carpet, and shower, and cover cleaning and rubbish removal costs at the end of the tenancy. The tenant disputed the amounts but failed to provide evidence of additional payments or incorrect invoices.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,939.14 in rent arrears and vacate the premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay $16,731.94 for Damages and Unpaid Rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $16,731.94 for various damages and unpaid rent. The tenant left the premises in poor condition and several items were damaged beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Meth Decontamination Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,253.74 for methamphetamine decontamination costs but did not award exemplary damages due to insufficient evidence.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Over Meth-Contaminated Premises
Tenant Ordered to Pay $749 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal After Messy Departure
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must leave the rental property clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, and return all keys upon moving out. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay $749 for cleaning, rubbish removal, and key replacement after failing to comply with these requirements.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates After Breach of Fixed-Term Agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and water rates after breaching a fixed-term tenancy agreement. The landlord must return the bond.
Hearing Dismissed Due to Improper Notification
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the hearing because there wasn't enough proof that the tenant received proper notice of the hearing as required by law.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears
Tenant Not Liable for Garage Door Damage Beyond Economic Life
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Despite Reliance on WINZ Approval
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears to the landlord despite the tenant's reliance on WINZ approval. The Tribunal found that the tenancy agreement was not conditional and the tenant was bound by its terms.
Tenant Successfully Argues Protection Under Residential Tenancies Act
Tenant Ordered to Pay $904.20 for Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $2,625.29 for rent arrears and break lease costs
Tribunal Grants Possession to Landlord Over Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and damages for leaving the property in a poor condition, including extensive cleaning and repairs.
Tenants Ordered to Pay $10,069.82 for Rent Arrears and Property Damage
Landlord's Rent Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Compliance
Tenant Awarded Exemplary Damages for Faulty Smoke Alarm
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $2,000 in exemplary damages to a tenant for a landlord's failure to promptly replace a faulty smoke alarm. The Tribunal highlighted the importance of fire safety measures and the landlord's obligation to ensure smoke alarms are in full working order.