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 for Abandonment and $1,581.43 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the property and left unpaid rent. The landlord successfully showed that the tenant had abandoned the premises and owed back rent.
Rent Arrears Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's claim for rent arrears because the landlord failed to provide sufficient evidence and a complete rent summary.
Tenant ordered to pay $361.31 for rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and a filing fee to the landlord. This decision came after the landlord presented proof of the amount owed at the end of the tenancy.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over 21 Days of Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,386.50 for Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant ordered to pay $4,563.76 debt and rent arrears via structured plan to avoid termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a conditional termination of the tenancy and set a structured repayment plan for the tenant to repay rent arrears and a debt. If the tenant complies with the plan, the order will lapse; otherwise, the tenancy will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises.
Tenant ordered to pay $6,315 for rent arrears and filing fee
Tenant ordered to pay $1,268.42 for rent arrears and damages
Mother's Attempt to Represent Son in Tenancy Dispute Dismissed
A mother tried to represent her son and another tenant in a tenancy dispute at the Tenancy Tribunal. However, the application was dismissed because the mother did not have the proper authority to represent them and the tenants did not complete the required representation forms.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,750.33 for Damages and Cleaning
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond Transferred
Tenant's tenancy terminated for failing to pay rent in arrears
Tenant's Challenge to Significant Rent Increase Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $1,305.94 for rent arrears and cleaning costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,305.94 to the landlord, including rent arrears and compensation for failing to clean the premises and remove rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,856.29 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $29,937 for Damages and Non-Compliance
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $29,937.19 for damages and non-compliance with end-of-tenancy obligations. The tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and damaged, failed to remove rubbish, and did not return keys.
Tenant Entitled to Final Opportunity to Retrieve Belongings Before Disposal
Tenant's Threats Lead to Termination in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent in Manukau
Landlord wins rent arrears, loses lawn work claim
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must return the bond and pay rent arrears to the landlord, but dismissed the claim for lawn work compensation as the landlord did not provide sufficient evidence.