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 for $4,690 Rent Arrears
Tenant ordered to pay $1,565.49 for rent arrears and water rates in Porirua
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,565.49 to the landlord, including rent arrears, water rates, and filing fees, after a hearing where both parties attended.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,263.85 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs in Manukau
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears, compensate for damages caused by a pet, and cover cleaning costs after leaving the rental property. The landlord provided proof of the tenant's failure to maintain the property and incurred costs due to the tenant's actions.
Tenancy Terminated for Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour and Breaches
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because of repeated anti-social behaviour and breaches of responsibilities, which affected the peace and comfort of nearby residents.
Tenant Owes Rent Arrears After Tenancy Termination
Tribunal orders tenant to pay $12,047.52 for rent arrears and damages
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Significant Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Application Dismissed Due to Withdrawal
Tenant's Application Withdrawn After Failing to Attend Hearing
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the claimant's application was withdrawn because the tenant failed to show up for the hearing despite receiving proper notice. The landlord informed the tribunal that the tenant had been issued a 90-day notice to terminate the tenancy due to the property being sold.
Tenancy Terminated Due to Anti-Social Behaviour and Damage
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Lease Fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears, water rates, and a break lease fee after the tenant failed to comply with their obligations under the tenancy agreement.
Tenant Wins Compensation and Exemplary Damages for Maintenance Issues
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,934 for Damages at End of Tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Eviction Costs
Landlord's Claims Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims for rent arrears, water rates, and cleaning costs because the landlord did not provide enough evidence to support these claims.
Tenant Must Clear Communal Corridor
Tenant Ordered to Pay $90,392 for Damages Beyond Fair Wear and Tear
Tenant Ordered to Pay Levies, Interest, and Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Overdue Water Charges and Filing Fee
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $514.37 for overdue water charges and filing fees. The Tribunal relied on the Residential Tenancies Act to determine the tenant's responsibility for these charges.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears Through Formalised Plan
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $4,612 in rent arrears over a period of weeks. Failure to make timely payments could lead to immediate enforceability through the District Court.