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 $2,855.39 for Damages and Cleaning
Tenancy Terminated for Unpaid Rent
Tribunal Grants Conditional Termination Order for $9,124.98 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears in Kopuku
Tenant's Name Suppressed to Protect Dependent Children - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,735.34 in rent arrears. The tenant's name and identifying details were suppressed to protect their dependent children.
Tenant ordered to vacate premises after termination of tenancy
Tenant ordered to pay $3,977 in rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and a filing fee under a conditional termination order. The order includes a structured payment plan and conditions for termination if the tenant fails to comply.
Tenant ordered to pay $20,827 in rent arrears and vacate premises
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $1,441.29 in rent arrears and filing fees
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Under Conditional Termination Order
Tenant Receives Conditional Termination Order to Avoid Eviction
Conditional Termination Order Granted: Tenant Must Pay Overdue Rent and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a conditional termination order requiring the tenant to pay overdue rent and a filing fee. The order will lapse if fully complied with by 5 May 2025.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy and Orders Payment of $4,037.14 in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $3,100 Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended the tenancy of a tenant due to repeated rent breaches. The tenant did not attend the hearing and failed to remedy the breaches within the required periods. The landlord was awarded $527.
Tenant ordered to pay $6,283.61 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenancy Tribunal dismisses dispute between co-tenants for lack of jurisdiction
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a claim brought by a tenant against a co-tenant, stating that it does not have the authority to resolve disputes between co-tenants. The Tribunal ruled that the parties were co-tenants, not landlord and tenant, and thus the claim fell outside its jurisdiction.
Tenant's Fixed Term Tenancy Reduced Due to Mould Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal reduced the fixed-term tenancy period of a tenant due to unforeseen changes in their circumstances, including mould issues affecting their health and living conditions.
Tenancy Tribunal Terminates Lease Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they had not paid rent for over 21 days. The tenant was ordered to leave the property and pay back rent.