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 orders $3,878.29 from bond for rent arrears and damages in Tenancy Tribunal case
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages to the premises. The landlord presented evidence of damage and unpaid rent, and the tenant acknowledged their responsibility for the damage.
Tenant's Responsibility for Occupant Actions Leads to Tenancy Termination
Tenant Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears and Breach of Agreement
Tenant ordered to pay $2,271.43 in rent arrears and abandon premises
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Application for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for rent arrears and termination after the tenant showed proof of having paid the outstanding rent the day before the hearing.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Claim for Rent Arrears and Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for termination and rent arrears because the landlord did not provide a tenancy agreement or proof of when the tenancy started.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Damages After Failing to Meet Obligations
Tenant Wins Exemplary Damages Against Landlord for Bond Lodgement Failure
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant who claimed that the landlord failed to lodge the bond payment with the Bond Centre within the required timeframe. As a result, the tenant was awarded $400 in exemplary damages.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $1,368.14 Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,217 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $1,217 in rent arrears and the filing fee. This decision was made after the landlord presented rent records proving the amount owed.
Tenancy Tribunal Decision — Case 4364331
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant left the premises without returning and owed rent. This decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Orders £23,836.50 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a unit owner must pay levies, interest, costs, and a filing fee to the claimant. The decision was based on the Unit Titles Act 2010, which requires unit owners to pay all levies and outgoings payable for the unit, including interest and reasonable costs incurred in collecting these.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Request
Tenant Abandons Property and Owes $1,413.42 in Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,744.29 Rent Arrears in Foxton
Tenant ordered to pay $7,554.14 for rent arrears and terminate tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy because the tenant did not pay the rent on time. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $7,554.14, which includes rent arrears and compensation for removing the tenant's rubbish.
Tenant wins bond compensation and exemplary damages in Tenancy Tribunal ruling
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, awarding $324.83 for exemplary damages and utility compensation. The landlord failed to lodge the bond as required by law, leading to the damages award.
Tenant Ordered to Pay £2,261.71 Rent Arrears from Bond in Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over £8,934 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant due to rent arrears and awarded damages to the landlord. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 55(1)(a).