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 $1,077.40 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £6,057 Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they owed rent arrears and breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The landlord successfully requested the termination of the tenancy.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates and Rent
Tenant ordered to pay $4,833 for rent arrears and damages in Waitakere
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $4,833.09 to the landlord, covering rent arrears, water rates, and damages to the premises. The tenant did not attend the hearing and left without returning the keys, resulting in extra costs for the landlord.
Tenant Allowed to End Tenancy Early and Receive Compensation
Tenant Ordered to Pay Cleaning and Repair Costs
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for $2,793 in Rent Arrears and $769 in Water Rates
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent arrears. The landlord successfully claimed for unpaid rent and water rates.
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears and Water Rates but Loses Cleaning Claim
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, allowing them to recover rent arrears and water rates from the bond. However, the landlord's claim for cleaning and pest control expenses was denied due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $9,000 Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $790.41 for Damages and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $790.41 to the landlord for damages and cleaning costs because the tenant left the rental property in poor condition without cleaning or repairing it.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Damage
Tenant's Imprisonment Leads to Termination of Tenancy Agreement
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they were in prison and could not live in the rented property. The Tribunal decided it was unfair to keep the tenancy open while the tenant was incarcerated.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $1,167 for Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Remove Accumulated Rubbish
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $22,000 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Missing Items and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay the landlord for missing items and damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenants left the premises dirty and took several items, including a washer/dryer and a TV. Additionally, the Tribunal found that the tenants' dog caused significant damage to the property.
Tenant ordered to pay $3,547.23 for rent arrears and cleaning fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $3,547.23 to the landlord for rent arrears, cleaning fees, and other expenses due to leaving the premises unclean. The tenant did not attend the hearing and could not be reached.