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 Orders Tenant to Pay $245.60 for Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tenant's Cost Claim Rejected by Tenancy Tribunal
Tenant Liable for Water Rates and Property Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay for damages to the rental property that exceed normal wear and tear, as well as any unpaid water bills at the end of the tenancy. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay $1,575.04 from the bond to cover cleaning costs, repairs, and water rates.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,410 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $4,410 in overdue rent to the landlord. The tenant agreed to a payment plan of $50 per week.
Tribunal Orders $14,048.49 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Lack of Landlord Counterclaim
Tribunal Awards $1,141.29 in Rent Arrears to Landlord in Hutt Valley
Tenant's Rehearing Application Dismissed in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing because the tenant did not provide sufficient evidence to prove a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice.
Tenant ordered to pay $707 to landlord
Tenant ordered to pay $2,314.75 in rent arrears and compensation for cleaning and pest control
Tenant Ordered to Pay $510.90 for Cleaning and Damages
Tribunal Dismisses Claim for Lack of Jurisdiction
Tribunal Orders Landlord to Provide Tenant's Service Address
Tenant Wins Compensation for Heating Failure and Loss of Amenity
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fee
Tenant Wins Damages for Landlord's Breaches
Tenant Wins Repairs and Compensation for Water Losses
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant successfully argued that the landlord must perform several repairs and compensate the tenant for water losses caused by the landlord's failure to maintain the premises.