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 Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over $4,430 in Whangarei
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant agreed to pay back the rent and cover the costs of damages.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Whakatane Resident Due to Unpaid Rent
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $2,935.43 Arrears in Palmerston North
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order allowing the tenant to remain in the property if rent arrears and a debt are paid. The order will lapse if these conditions are met.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $427 for Oven Cleaning and Lawn Work
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay $427 from the bond for oven cleaning and lawn/garden work. The Tribunal dismissed other claims related to general maintenance and painting.
Tenant Wins Rent Arrears Claim, Loses Ceiling Damage and Cleaning Claims
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the tenant rent arrears but dismissed claims for ceiling damage and cleaning due to insufficient evidence. The tenant provided proof of rent arrears but failed to provide clear evidence for the other claims.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Costs
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession After Termination
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent and Window Damage
Former Owner Ordered to Pay $43,778.22 for Costs Related to Outstanding Levies
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the former owner must pay the claimant $43,778.22 for costs related to recovering outstanding levies. This decision emphasises the importance of prompt payment of levies and the recovery of associated costs.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and warrant fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and a warrant of possession fee to the landlord. The tenant missed the initial hearing and did not pay the rent as directed, resulting in the warrant of possession.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,976 for Various Charges and Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau ordered a tenant to pay the landlord $2,976.04 for various charges and damages incurred during the tenancy, including access card fees, cleaning costs, and repairs to damaged property.
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Rent Arrears and Breach of Contract
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they owed back rent and broke their rental agreement. The landlord showed that the rent was overdue by at least 21 days and the tenant didn't follow the terms of their lease.
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant who owed rent arrears and a filing fee. The tenant agreed to pay the debt and maintain consistent rent payments to avoid immediate termination.
Tenant Entitled to Costs for Breach of Storage Rules - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant can recover legal costs from a respondent who failed to follow the rules for storing rubbish on the property. The decision underscores the importance of proper rubbish management and adherence to property regulations.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $991.69 for Cleaning and Rubbish Removal
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenancy due to unpaid rent arrears and transferred the bond to the landlord, following the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.