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.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy in Lower Vogeltown Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $2,033.29 for rent arrears and damages in Manukau
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensate for damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and caused damage to the property.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal
Rent Arrears Result in Tenancy Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay Filing Fee After Landlord Withdraws Claims
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's request to end a tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord did not provide enough evidence to prove that the tenant had abandoned the property. The Tribunal required more documentation to support such claims.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,199.42 for Rent Arrears and Damages in Te Awamutu
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and costs for repairs, cleaning, and locksmith services due to damages beyond fair wear and tear. The tenant did not attend the hearing and failed to provide evidence of compliance with their obligations.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Carpet Cleaning Costs
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant Owing Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay overdue rent and a filing fee within a specific timeframe. Failure to comply could lead to termination of the tenancy.
Tenancy Tribunal Strikes Out Refiled Claim for Previously Decided Items
The Tenancy Tribunal at Papakura struck out a landlord's application because the claim had already been decided in a previous hearing. The landlord tried to file a new claim for the same items, but the application was dismissed.
Tenant's Health Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay Levies and Costs
Tenancy Tribunal Rules Lack of Jurisdiction Over Landlord Residing With Tenant
Tenant Wins Refund of Option Fee and Exemplary Damages
Conditional Termination Order for Tenant's Future Rent Breaches
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Responding to Tribunal
Tenant ordered to pay $3,327.44 for rent arrears and fees in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and other fees to the landlord. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 54.
Tribunal Denies Expedited Termination of Tenancy Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal denied a landlord's request to terminate a tenancy quickly because the landlord did not provide enough proof of abandonment. The Tribunal said they needed more evidence, such as inspection reports and photos, to make a fair decision.
Tenant Evicted for Not Paying Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because the rent was over 21 days late. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent, resulting in the termination of the lease according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.