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 $682 in Rent Arrears
During a remote hearing, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $682 in overdue rent to the landlord. The decision was based on the landlord's rent records and an updated rent ledger presented during the hearing.
Tribunal Orders $7,610 in Rent Arrears and Property Repairs for Tenancy in Dairy Flat
Tenant ordered to pay $14,916.98 in rent arrears and terminate tenancy in Auckland
Tribunal Orders £78,017 Payment for Unpaid Levies and Costs in Wellington Tenancy Case
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $4,477 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
Tenant Wins Bond Release Despite Not Moving In
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant was entitled to the release of their bond, even though the tenant did not move into the property. The Tribunal decided that the tenant's name was on the bond form, making them eligible for the bond release.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $1,427.01 for rent arrears and filing fee
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal hearing, a tenant was ordered to pay $1,427.01 for rent arrears and the filing fee after the landlord presented rent records proving the debt.
Tenant's Identity Suppressed in Rent Arrears Settlement - Tenancy Tribunal
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over £7,560 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant Gets Partial Refund for Inaccurate Water Rates Invoices
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a partial refund of water rates for a tenant due to inaccurate invoices provided by the landlord. The Tribunal also awarded the landlord a filing fee.
Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay $3,127 Debt and Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Unpaid Rent Arrears in Auckland Central
Tenancy Tribunal Returns Application Due to Insufficient Service
Tenant Ordered to Pay $889.82 for Rent Arrears and Repairs
Tenant ordered to pay $2,875 in rent arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered a tenant to pay $2,875 in rent arrears to their landlord after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The landlord provided proof of the arrears through rent records.
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Request for Rehearing in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a tenant's request for a rehearing, ruling that the tenant did not provide enough proof of a serious mistake or injustice. The Tribunal reviewed new evidence but concluded it was not strong enough to justify reconsidering the original decision.
Tenant's Name Suppressed - Landlord's Termination Claim Dismissed
Tribunal Grants Landlord Possession and Orders £601.29 in Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $601.29 in rent arrears and vacate the premises immediately. The landlord had proven the tenant's failure to pay rent and confirmed the tenancy had ended by mutual agreement.