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 $1,056.97 for arrears and damages
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Interest and Costs for Late Levies
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession Due to Contamination
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the property due to contamination issues, despite the tenant's opposition. The tenant was required to transfer to different social housing.
Tenant's tenancy terminated for abandonment and unpaid rent
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they left the rented property without paying rent. The decision was made through an expedited process under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Expedited Abandonment Application
The Tenancy Tribunal rejected the landlord's request to terminate the tenancy through an expedited process because the landlord did not provide enough evidence and the tenant intended to return. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,635.24 for Cleaning and Repairs
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay the landlord $5,635.24 for cleaning and repair costs after determining that the tenant left the rental property unreasonably dirty and damaged beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Tenant wins compensation for breaches of quiet enjoyment and health and safety
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over Multiple Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Former Tenant Officially Removed From Tenancy
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the Tribunal declared a former tenant removed from the tenancy due to ongoing challenges in managing the premises. The landlord sought clarity regarding the former tenant's status, which was resolved through a formal declaration.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord $877.00 From Bond for Cleaning and Garden Work Claims
Tenant Ordered to Pay Bond for Damages and Cleaning Costs
Termination of Tenancy for Breach of Agreement
Tenancy Tribunal Confirms Termination and Rent Arrears Award
The Tenancy Tribunal confirmed the termination of a tenancy and awarded rent arrears to the landlord after the tenant did not show up for the hearing.