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 Ends Tenancy Over £8,854 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed back rent. The landlord showed that the rent was at least 21 days overdue when they filed the application.
Tenant Agrees to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee to Avoid Termination
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to $4,883.57 in Rent Arrears in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant owed significant back rent. The tenant tried to postpone the hearing due to a medical condition but was unsuccessful.
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy for Rent Arrears and Water Rates Breaches in Palmerston North
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they owed rent that was over 21 days late and had breached their obligations under the lease agreement. The landlord proved the arrears and the tenant didn't show up to the hearing.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,537 in rent arrears and compensation in Auckland
Tenant Entitled to Compensation or Repairs for Water Ingress
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Loss of Amenity Due to Fridge Replacement
Landlord Granted Possession After Valid Termination Notice
Tenant Ordered to Pay $4,795.43 Including Rent Arrears and Compensation
Tribunal Ends Tenancy for Abandonment and Unpaid Rent in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay $1,836.66 for rent arrears and water rates in Auckland
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay rent arrears and water rates to the landlord. This decision was made because the tenant used the property for commercial purposes without permission, leading to a breach of the residential tenancy agreement.
Tribunal Ends Tenancy Over $2,027 Rent Arrears in Auckland
Tenant ordered to pay damages and filing fees
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord $1,899.85 for damages to the carpet and filing fees. The payments will be made in fortnightly installments.
Tenant's Lease Terminated for Rent Arrears and Premises Damage
Tribunal Terminates Tenancy Due to Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour in Auckland
Tenant Ordered to Pay $20,000 for Property Damage
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a tenant agreed to pay $20,000 to compensate for damage to the rented property. The agreement was reached by mutual consent, and the names of both parties were kept confidential.
Tenant Liable for Damage Beyond Wear and Tear
Tenant ordered to pay $2,178.86 in rent arrears
Tenant Avoids Termination After Partial Payment of Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's application for termination of a tenancy after the tenant made significant payments towards rent arrears before the hearing. This means that tenants can avoid termination if they make significant payments towards their rent arrears before the hearing.