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.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Maintenance Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded compensation to the tenants for maintenance issues and rent reduction, dismissing a claim for lost wages. The Tribunal found that the landlord had not misled the tenants about fibre availability but acknowledged maintenance issues requiring compensation.
Tenant's Fixed-Tenancy Reduced Due to Severe Hardship
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced a tenant's fixed-term tenancy because the property was not ready for occupation. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $2,997.00 in compensation.
Tenant ordered to pay $6,644 for rent arrears and repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $6,644 to the landlord, which includes rent arrears and the cost of repairing the front and garage doors. The tenant was found liable for these expenses as they were deemed damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Illegal Activities
Tenant Wins Compensation for Rent Arrears and Carpet Damage
Claimant Granted Rehearing for Name Suppression in Tenancy Dispute
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenant due to rent arrears and awarded the bond to the landlord. The landlord proved that the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, resulting in the termination of the tenancy.
Tribunal Terminates Tenant’s Lease for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent Arrears in Imperial
Tribunal Awards Rent Arrears and Bond Repayment for Tenancy Dispute in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay £1,105 in Rent Arrears and Compensation for Damages in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages incurred during the tenancy. The tenant agreed to these terms, and the Tribunal found them reasonable.