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.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears and Non-Compliance
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Water Rates from Bond
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,395.78 from the bond, covering rent arrears and water rates. The tenant was also held responsible for the insurance excess due to methamphetamine contamination.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,372.11 from Bond for Repairs and Break Costs
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenants were ordered to pay $1,372.11 from their bond to the landlord. The order covers various claims including repairs and break costs. The ruling was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Unclean Premises and Bond Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay compensation for breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, including providing unclean premises and failing to lodge the bond with the appropriate authority.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears but Break Fee Claim Rejected
Tenant Ordered to Maintain Lawns or Pay $2,000
Tribunal Denies Termination of Tenancy Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,628.41 for Damages
Tenant Given Conditional Termination Order to Repay Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must repay rent arrears and a filing fee to avoid immediate eviction. The tenant was given a conditional termination order, allowing them to retain possession of the property if they meet the repayment conditions.
Tenant ordered to pay $1,312.71 in rent arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $3,308.90 for Damages
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,914 Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated the tenancy of the tenants due to rent arrears. The tenants were ordered to pay $2,914.21 immediately. The tenants did not attend the hearing, and the Tribunal proceeded without them.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Debt in Installments
Tenant ordered to pay $298.44 for rent arrears and filing fee in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and the filing fee after the landlord presented a rent ledger proving the amount owing. The tenant did not attend the hearing and did not communicate with the Tribunal.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $993 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenant's lease because they owed rent arrears and breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The landlord successfully applied for termination of the tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $1,770 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Loses Tenancy Over Unpaid Rent in Lower Hutt
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for $3,000+ Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $12,667.34 for Damages
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord $12,667.34 for damages and costs after the tenant left the rental property in poor condition and caused significant damage.