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 Ordered to Pay Filing Fee After Clearing Rent Arrears
Tribunal Ruling on Water Charges and Repairs
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order to Pay Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to 21+ Days Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Partially Liable for Meth Contamination Cleanup Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was partially responsible for the costs of cleaning up methamphetamine contamination found after the tenancy ended. The landlord was awarded $3,349.50.
Conditional Termination Order Issued Under Section 55(1)(aa)
Tenant Ordered to Pay $852 for Rent Arrears After Failing to Attend Hearing
Tenant wins rent arrears but avoids exemplary damages
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claim for Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Full Cleaning Claim
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Utility Charges
Tenant Awarded Damages for Rent Arrears and Property Damages
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Claim for Compensation and Exemplary Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim for compensation and exemplary damages against the landlord, ruling that there was not enough evidence to prove the landlord's failure to maintain the premises.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,158.62 for Cleaning and Lock Replacement
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over £9,572.85 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $9,054 in Levies and Costs in Auckland
At the Tenancy Tribunal, the claimant successfully recovered unpaid levies, interest, and costs from the unit owner. The Tribunal ruled that a unit owner must pay all levies and outgoings payable for the unit, including interest and reasonable costs incurred by the body corporate in collecting unpaid levies.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Compensation for Poor Condition
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for cleaning and rubbish removal. The landlord's claims that the tenant refused entry were dismissed.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay £1,411.15 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Auckland
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Vacate Property and Pay $1,505.57 in Rent Arrears
Tenant's Lease Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears in Invercargill
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant abandoned the property and owed rent. The landlord showed that the tenant was in prison and had removed most of their belongings.