How much money was awarded in case 5288799?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5288799?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5288799?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12455303-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5288799?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5288799?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5288799?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12455303-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5288799 — Tenancy dispute

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5288799 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

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Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

The tenant must remove the dog from the premises on or before Wednesday 15 October 2025.

If the tenant fails to comply with order 2 above, the landlord may make a further application to the Tribunal to terminate this tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations under section 56 of the Residential tenancies Act 1986.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. The tenant has lived at the premises since 28 May 2016.

The landlord is seeking an order for removal of a dog from the premises. The landlord says the tenant has not sought permission for the dog, the premises are not suitable for this dog, and the owner does not want a dog at the premises in accordance with the tenancy agreement.

The landlord issued a 14-day notice to remedy on 1 May 2025 but the dog has not been removed. The landlord says there has also been a mediated order giving the tenant a further month to remove the dog, but it still remains on the premises.

The tenant says the dog belongs to his daughter, he agrees the premises are not suitable for this dog, and he has been making multiple attempts to re-home the dog without success for the last 6 to 8 months.

The law on tenants having pets is changing in the near future and recent Tribunal decisions reflect this evolution. Having a pet may be considered part of a tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment. The test is what is reasonable in the circumstances of this particular tenancy.

The proposed changes will specify that tenants can keep a pet, if their tenancy agreement allows it or with written consent from the landlord. Landlords can only say no to a tenant's request to have a pet if they have reasonable grounds. All tenants can be fully responsible for pet-related damage that is more than fair wear and tear. Landlords that consent to pets can have reasonable conditions included with their consent. Landlords can charge tenants a pet bond of up to 2 weeks’ rent. Only 1 pet bond is allowed at a time.

In the circumstances of this case, the tenant has not sought permission for this dog (a Staffordshire Bull Terrier), and both parties agree the premises are not suitable in any event. It appears that the tenant agreed to remove the dog previously but he has not kept to this agreement.

I find it is not reasonable for the tenant to have for this dog on the premises in these circumstances, and the landlord has reasonable grounds to refuse.

I make an order that the tenant must remove the dog on or before Wednesday 15 October 2025 (3 weeks).

If the dog is not removed, the landlord may make a further application to the Tribunal to terminate this tenancy.

I make an order accordingly.

The landlord is entitled to name suppression as requested on their application form.

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

The tenant must remove the dog from the premises on or before Wednesday 15 October 2025.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. The tenant has lived at the premises since 28 May 2016.

I find it is not reasonable for the tenant to have for this dog on the premises in these circumstances, and the landlord has reasonable grounds to refuse.

I make an order that the tenant must remove the dog on or before Wednesday 15 October 2025 (3 weeks).

If the dog is not removed, the landlord may make a further application to the Tribunal to terminate this tenancy.

I make an order accordingly.

The landlord is entitled to name suppression as requested on their application form.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5288799 — Tenancy dispute

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5288799 — Tenancy dispute

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions