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1. KT v EG [2024] NZDT 572 (28 May 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 572 APPLICANT KT RESPONDENT EG The Tribunal orders: EG is to pay KT the sum of 158.00 on or before 18 June 2024. Reasons: 1. EG, KT, and his partner were flatmates, they all moved into a property at the end of January 2024. EG was the head tenant and others entered into a flat sharing agreement with her. There was tension between EG and KT and his partner, and after four weeks KT and his partner m...

2. BW x XT [2022] NZDT 202 (12 December 2022) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...arguments b. XT often (10 to 15 times) turned off the gas water heater (without him knowing) so he had cold showers in the morning, causing him to get sick. c. After he gave notice he became suspicious as to the shower temperature as the other flatmates told him it was always hot for them. He then set up a video that recorded XT turning the gas water heater off (in the back garden) while he was showering. d. On around 10 occasions XT intentionally took too long in the bathroom making...

3. XQ v HM [2024] NZDT 140 (23 February 2024) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 140 APPLICANT XQ RESPONDENT HM The Tribunal orders: HM shall pay XQ $510.22 by 18 March 2024. Reasons: 1. XQ entered into a flatmate agreement with HM on 17 October 2023 and paid a $500.00 bond on 18 October 2023. Prior to offering XQ the room, the parties had a telephone interview and then a meeting at HM’s home with the other flatmate to ensure they were all compat...

4. IS v TM [2023] NZDT 270 (25 May 2023) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 270 APPLICANT IS RESPONDENT TM The Tribunal orders: TM is to pay IS the sum of $3,110.00 on or before 15 June 2023. Reasons: 1. IS moved into a flat with TM and other flatmates in November 2020. She paid a bond to TM who was the head tenant. They did not have a written sharing agreement, however, IS understood that the flatmates were planning to remain in the property for a couple of years. In early January...

5. NT v HO [2023] NZDT 303 (9 August 2023) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...hearing went ahead without HO. Is NT entitled to repayment of part of the bond he paid HO? 5. I find that NT is entitled to a refund of bond $455.71 from HO. 6. HO is the head tenant of [apartment]. In September 2022 HO was looking for a new flatmate, and NT applied and was accepted to move into the apartment. The arrangement was that NT would pay rent of $280 and expenses of $30.00 per week, payable fortnightly in advance. In addition, NT paid a bond of 4 weeks rent, a total bond...

6. BS & OS v PB & UQ [2023] NZDT 271 (6 June 2023) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...RESPONDENT PB SECOND RESPONDENT UQ The Tribunal orders: A. PB is to pay BS and OS $3,263.25, on or before 27 June 2023. B. UQ is to pay BS and OS $2,087.00, on or before 27 June 2023. Reasons 1. BS, OS, PB and UQ were flatmates in a property at [address]. All four were on the lease which was a fixed term rental until 13 February 2023. On about 9 November 2022, PB and UQ left the flat. OS and BS continued to live at the premises. When the lease came to...

7. IL v BG [2023] NZDT 449 (18 August 2023) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...APPLICANT IL RESPONDENT BG The Tribunal orders: 1. The Applicant, IL’s claim is dismissed. Reasons: 2. IL moved into a three-bedroom apartment on [Address] on 27th February 2023. She had a house sharing agreement with her flatmates which included the Respondent, and another couple that lived in the master bedroom for which they paid $440 per week. IL’s share as per the agreement was to pay $285 per week for her room and $25 per week for expenses. 3. B...

8. WL v SE [2024] NZDT 160 (8 April 2024) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...withdrawal from the tenancy. 4. SE and WL were both tenants of a property in [suburb]. SE moved into the property in January 2023, and his name was added to the tenancy agreement. WL had been a tenant at the property for some time. There was a third flatmate, Q, who was also named on the tenancy agreement. 5. During 2023 issues arose with the landlord about rent arrears in relation to the property. There was also an issue about the payment of the bond. WL mostly took responsibilit...

9. Other things to consider when you separate or divorce

   Where to live You may find you don’t have anywhere to live. Some options are: stay with friends or family move into an established flat with other flatmates look for a rental property contact Housing New Zealand to apply for social housing assistance contact Ministry of Social Development to find a rental property negotiate an extended stay at a hotel, motel, or long-term accommodation property continue to live at your existing home with your ex-partner if it’s safe to do so – this might...

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10. SC v OX [2023] NZDT 548 (21 September 2023) [pdf, 108 KB]

    ...2020. The rent was $250.00 per week, with the proviso in the agreement that that could change depending how many rooms in the 3- bedroom flat were occupied. A bond of $1000.00 was paid. When SC moved in, just he and OX were living there – two new flatmates moved in in early October, around the time SC gave notice. He moved out on 27 October 2020. 2. When SC moved out, there was a dispute about what he owed for bills. He relied on the agreement which stated “the flatmate will pay...