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 $8,618.99 for Damages and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $8,618.99 for damages and costs incurred during the tenancy, including window repairs, floor damage, and cleaning costs.
Tenancy Terminated After Tenant Assaults Another Tenant
Tenant Ordered to Pay Filing Fee After Resolving Rent Arrears
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay the filing fee even though the rent arrears had been resolved. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of keeping rent payments current to avoid termination.
Tenant's Claim for Unlawful Premises Dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claim that the premises were unlawful residential premises. The Tribunal found that the necessary building and resource consents were in place, thus the premises were lawful.
Tenant ordered to pay for damages and services
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord for damages and unpaid services, such as repairs and rubbish removal, as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Breach of Notice
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant did not pay rent arrears and breached a notice requirement. The tenant was not present at the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,799.00 for rent arrears and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they did not pay their rent on time. The tenant was told to pay the landlord $2,799.00, which includes the landlord's filing fees. The landlord also withdrew their claim for damages because they didn't have enough proof.
Tribunal Rejects Plumber Callout Claim, Awards Window Latch Damages
Tribunal Orders £39,575.39 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay $39,575.39 for unpaid levies, interest, costs, and filing fees, as required by the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Unpaid Levies and Costs from Landlord
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £2,600 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $3,326 in rent arrears and damages for refusing to vacate premises in Waitakere
Tenant ordered to pay $9,841 in rent arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent of $1,408.00
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled to terminate the tenancy of a tenant who abandoned the rented premises and owed rent arrears. The landlord was given possession of the property and the tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent and fees.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,285.71 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Over £8,000 in Christchurch
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy in Auckland Due to £7,611 Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Over Three Years
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears over a period of three years, allocating payments first to rent and then to arrears. The order was made under section 55(1)(a) and (1A) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $2,132 for Rent Arrears and Property Repairs in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and damages that exceeded fair wear and tear, including repairs and a bond refund.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Unclean Premises and Failure to Maintain Property
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded compensation to the tenant for unclean premises at the start of the tenancy and for the landlord's failure to maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair. The landlord was ordered to pay $240 immediately.