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.
Family matter grants landlord possession of property
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, granting possession of the property. The tenant had been occupying the property without a formal agreement, and the Tribunal found that the tenant had no legal right to continue living there.
Tenant's Breach of Occupying Premises Results in Conditional Tenancy Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Ongoing Payments
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,488.00 in rent arrears and ongoing rent payments of $254.00 every fortnight. The landlord provided rent records proving the amount owing, including a reduction under a debt forgiveness policy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $11,035.65 in Rent Arrears at Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for tenants owing rent arrears and a filing fee. The order gives the tenants a final chance to pay up by next Saturday and weekly rent for the next four months on time, or face termination.
Suppression Granted in Tenancy Case
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the identities of the tenant and landlord were suppressed because the case had no public interest. The application was then dismissed.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Landlord's Failure to Repair Shower Door
Tenant ordered to pay $3,562.71 in rent arrears
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing $3,000 in Rent Arrears in Kumeu
Tenant Ordered to Pay Debt to Landlord
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over Persistent Rent Arrears in Auckland
Conditional Termination Order Avoids Immediate Eviction
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Termination Notice, Declares Bond Lodgment Invalid
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled against the landlord, dismissing their application to terminate the tenancy and declaring the notice of termination invalid. The case centered around underpaid rent and the landlord's failure to lodge the bond within the required timeframe, leading to an award of exemplary damages for the tenant.
Landlord's Termination Application Dismissed
Tenant Ordered to Vacate Premises by Specific Date
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unauthorised Pet
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a lease because the tenant had a puppy without permission, despite the property being advertised as suitable for mature pets only. The tenant refused to remove the dog, leading to the termination of the tenancy.
Conditional Termination Ordered for Tenant's Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Allow Landlord to Dispose of Belongings
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,000 for Removing Trellis Privacy Screen
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $4,000 to the landlord for removing a trellis privacy screen during their tenancy. The Tribunal found that the tenant had damaged the property and was required to compensate the landlord.