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 $4,597.00 in rent arrears and terminate tenancy in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over $11,077 in Rent Arrears in West Melton
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Not Showing Up
Tenant ordered to pay $9,436.60 in costs - Tenancy Tribunal Judgment
Tenancy Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Flatmates and Head Tenant Dispute
Tribunal Orders Filing Fee Payment but Rejects Additional Costs
Landlord Awarded Rent Arrears from Bond - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord was entitled to $483.43 from the bond due to unpaid rent. The landlord proved the amount owing through rent records and the tenant did not attend the hearing.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $691.15 in Rent Arrears After Non-Attendance
Tribunal awards $1,211.43 in rent arrears to landlord in Papakura
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, water rates, and rubbish removal costs. Despite the tenant's arguments about the rent increase and prepayment, the Tribunal sided with the landlord.
Tribunal Dismisses Tenant's Application for Not Showing Up to Hearing in Tokoroa
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant's application was dismissed because they failed to show up for the hearing. The Residential Tenancies Act requires tenants to attend hearings or request an adjournment.
Tenant ordered to repay $5,487 in rent arrears and filing fee to avoid termination
Landlord Wins Termination Due to Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $7,578.57 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they had not paid their rent for over 21 days. The landlord was awarded damages including unpaid rent and filing fees.
Landlord's Rent Arrears Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Contact
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for rent arrears because they couldn't reach either the landlord or the tenant during the scheduled hearing.
Tenant Receives Compensation and Bond Return in Settlement Agreement
Tenant's tenancy terminated for non-compliance with Tribunal orders
Tenant's Serious Threats Lead to Lease Termination
Tenant Ordered to Pay $9,228 in Rent Arrears and Bond Refund
Tenant ordered to vacate and pay rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to vacate the boarding house room and pay rent arrears after the tenant did not attend the hearing and the landlord proved the amount owing.