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's Application Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance
Hearing Vacated Due to Improper Service of Application
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau cancelled a scheduled hearing because the landlord did not follow the correct procedures for serving the application. This decision highlights the importance of following the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 when serving notices.
Tenancy Terminated for Assaulting a Neighbour
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,438.77 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees
Tenant ordered to pay $2,983.67 for rent arrears and water rates in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $2,983.67 to the landlord, including rent arrears and water rates. The tenant did not attend the hearing, and the landlord provided evidence of unpaid rent and water usage.
Landlord Withdraws Cost Claim After Tenancy Ends
Tenant Ordered to Pay $2,927 in Rent Arrears and Filing Fee in Auckland
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Breaches and Damage
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because of repeated breaches and significant damage, even though the tenant had mental health issues.
Tenant's Application Dismissed for Failure to Attend Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant's application was dismissed because they failed to attend the scheduled hearing or inform the Tribunal that the matter had been resolved. This decision was made according to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Wins Written Agreement Claim, Gets $277 Award
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the tenant $277 for lack of a written tenancy agreement, dismissing other claims. The Tribunal found the Residential Tenancies Act applied to the tenancy and that the landlord failed to provide a written agreement.
Tenant's Compensation Claim After Eviction Dismissed
Tenant ordered to pay $3,327 in rent arrears and filing fees in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to £5,417 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Unit Owner Ordered to Pay Unpaid Levies and Costs
Fixed Term Tenancy Agreement Terminated by Mutual Consent
Tenant Ordered to Pay $7,148.07 for Rent Arrears and Costs - Tenancy Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Possession Order Application
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,402.17 for Rent Arrears and Compensation in Porirua
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and compensate the landlord for damages and expenses incurred due to the tenant's failure to comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy. This includes cleaning carpets, returning keys, and replacing missing items.
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $2,437.00 in rent arrears and filing fee with conditional termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee under a conditional termination order. The tenant agreed to the debt and had a repayment plan in place.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee to Avoid Eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay rent arrears and a filing fee to the landlord. The tenant must make weekly payments for rent and a lump sum for the filing fee by a specific deadline. Failure to comply could lead to eviction and immediate payment of the remaining debt.