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 $5,033.36 for leaving excessive rubbish at end of tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Rates and Break Lease Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $672.56, including water rates and a break lease fee, after the landlord provided invoices and an itemised expense claim. The cleaning claim was dismissed due to lack of photographic evidence.
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Expedited Abandonment Process Application
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Receive Compensation for Repairs
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears, break lease fees claim dismissed
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Over £4,258 Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because the rent was at least 21 days overdue. The landlord showed proof of the overdue rent through rent records.
Tenant wins $4,877.00 in damages for bond and maintenance issues
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession and Orders Tenant to Pay $2,779.35 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the landlord possession of the premises and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and cleaning costs. The tenant did not attend the hearing and had not left the premises clean and tidy.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,887 in rent arrears or face termination - Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order for a tenant owing rent arrears. If the tenant does not pay the debt within two working days, the landlord can take immediate possession of the premises.
Tenant Agrees to Pay $3,954.81 for Rent Arrears and Water Rates in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and water rates to the landlord. The tenant agreed to the debt and will make weekly payments of $100.
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $16,709.46 in Levies and Costs
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the unit owner to pay unpaid levies, interest, and costs. The Body Corporate had determined the levies payable and the unit owner's share according to their utility interest. Despite the owner's claim of a historical agreement allowing late payments, the Tribunal found the owner liable for the levies, interest, and costs.
Tenant ordered to vacate due to rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenancy due to rent arrears and ordered the tenant to vacate the premises immediately. The landlord was awarded the bond and the tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears.
Tenant Wins Damages for Landlord's Bond Lodgement Delay
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $7,459 Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Application Dismissed After Issues Resolved
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the landlord informed the court that all issues had been resolved between the parties.
Tenant Allowed to Continue Tenancy Under Conditional Order
Tenant ordered to pay $11,450 for rent arrears and damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $11,450.00 for rent arrears and damages caused at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not attend the hearing, and the Tribunal relied on the landlord's evidence and documentation.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $5,200 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $5,200 in rent arrears to the landlord after the tenant failed to move out of the premises as agreed in the lease agreement.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Rent and Utilities
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the tenant $1,075.50 after deducting the bond. The tenant was responsible for unpaid rent and utilities, but the landlord had to pay the bond back. The premises were left in poor condition, requiring mold cleaning.
Tenant Agrees to Repayment Plan for Rent Arrears in Christchurch
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order to a tenant owing rent arrears, allowing the tenant to avoid immediate eviction if they adhere to a payment plan.