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.
Tenant's Claim for Unlawful Notice Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claim for unlawful termination notice and exemplary damages. The tenant argued that the landlord's notice was given without valid grounds, but the Tribunal found the landlord's explanation plausible and dismissed the claim.
Bond Released Partially for Rubbish Removal Claim
Tenant's Challenge to Significant Rent Increase Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and cleaning costs
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 Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,504.00 in rent arrears to the landlord. The landlord had previously filed a claim in October 2024, and provided proof of unpaid rent through records.
Tenant ordered to pay $5,856.29 in rent arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,159.25 for Damages and Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,159.25 for damages to the premises and unpaid rent. The Tribunal ruled that the tenant was responsible for damages beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond Transferred
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,341.29 in rent arrears to the landlord, as proven by the landlord's records. The bond was also transferred to the landlord. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $817.52 for rent arrears and damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant was found responsible for leaving the premises unclean and for causing damage to the property.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Termination and Payment of Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,750.33 for Damages and Cleaning
Tenant's tenancy terminated for failing to pay rent in arrears
Tenant Entitled to Final Opportunity to Retrieve Belongings Before Disposal
Tenant's Threats Lead to Termination in Tenancy Tribunal Case
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $1,564.22 for cleaning, repairs, and other costs after the tenant left the premises unreasonably dirty and caused damage beyond fair wear and tear.