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 Over £4,037 Rent Arrears in Lower Hutt
Tenant's Claims Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy and Orders Payment of $4,080.72 for Rent Arrears
Tribunal Orders Unit Owner to Pay $99,703.13 in Levies and Costs in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,877.14 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenancy Terminated for Failure to Live at Home
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant who stopped living at the home as required by their agreement. The Tribunal found that the tenant had abandoned the property and did not fix the problem within the given time frame.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $1,493 in Rent Arrears
Tenant wins compensation for landlord's failure to maintain premises
A tenant successfully claimed compensation from the landlord for failing to maintain the premises and comply with the Healthy Homes Standards, resulting in significant damage to the floor and causing stress and emotional harm to the tenant.
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Breach Claim
Tenant and Landlord Agree to Shorten Tenancy Term
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £15,990 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because they failed to pay rent for over 21 days. The landlord showed proof of the unpaid rent, and the tenant did not show up to the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,700.21 for rent arrears and damages in Auckland
Tribunal Ends Tenancy in Palmerston North Due to Unpaid Rent and Abandonment
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of the tenant because they abandoned the premises and owed rent arrears. The landlord was given possession of the property and the tenant was told to pay back the money they owe.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears Over £12,000
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £7,392 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant due to unpaid rent and awarded damages to the landlord. The landlord proved the rent was at least 21 days overdue and the tenancy was terminated under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $4,228 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Boarding House Tenancy and Awards Rent Arrears
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £4,178 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant because their rent was over 21 days late. The decision was based on Section 55(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.