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1. ABW and ABX v ZYG [2013] NZDT 123 (17 September 2013) [pdf, 37 KB]

   ...Hannan ORDER OF THE DISPUTES TRIBUNAL The Tribunal hereby orders that the claim be dismissed. Facts [1] The parties entered into an agreement in December 2009 that the Applicants would reside at the Respondent’s home as boarders. The parties agree that the terms of this agreement were that the Applicants would pay $150.00 per week to cover the room, power, water, telephone, etc. This agreement was not evidenced in writing. The agreement came to an end on 1...

2. TN v KM [2024] NZDT 696 (29 November 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 696 APPLICANT TN RESPONDENT KM The Tribunal orders: KM is to pay TN the sum of $1,597.50 on or before 15 January 2025. Reasons 1. The parties were friends. KM lived as a boarder in TN’s house for a period of a couple of years (the exact length of time is in dispute). KM was required to move out of the house after significant damage by carpet moths was found in his room. TN seeks recovery from KM of the costs...

3. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) Amendment Bill [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...In reaching that conclusion, we have considered the consistency of the Bill with s 27 (right to justice). Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. The Bill makes changes to social assistance legislation to ensure payments received from all boarders are included in the calculation of housing subsidies administered by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Currently, contributions received from one or two boarders are disregarded for this purpose. 5. The stated objective of the...

4. [2021] NZSSAA 9 (26 March 2021) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...appellant’s accommodation costs. The decision was upheld by a Benefits Review Committee and the appellant filed his appeal on 4 June 2020. [2] As part of his appeal the appellant asked that amounts he says are owed by the Ministry to three of his boarders be paid to him. The Authority has no jurisdiction 2 over these matters as they are not decisions that have been confirmed or varied by a Benefit Review Committee, as required by s 395 of the Social Security Act 201...

5. [2014] NZEmpC 25 Law Ors v BOT of Woodford House Ors [pdf, 518 KB]

   ...boarding hostels at two girls’ schools in the Havelock North area of Hawke’s Bay. Pupils live in those hostels during school term times including, in most cases, at weekends. The schools are responsible for the wellbeing and safety of those boarders at those times which include generally the hours between about 4 pm and 8.30 am the following day on week days, and at all times over weekends. Those periods are broadly subdivisible into two sub-periods when boarders are in their...

6. [2015] NZSSAA 025, 20 April [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...in effect, he was running a “family home”. He also submitted that his share of the rent should be assessed as being $360 per week. [13] On behalf of the Chief Executive it is noted that in accordance with Ministry policy the appellant’s boarders were disregarded in calculating the appellant’s accommodation costs. The Ministry has determined that on the basis of the letters received, two other tenants were contributing $480 per week to the rent leaving $100 per week payable b...

7. Understanding factor tables

   ...parent with child(ren) One person living with their son(s) and/or daughter(s) (natural, step, adopted or foster). One parent with child(ren) and other person(s) This household could include another person that is unrelated, such as a flatmate or  boarder or could be related  but not part of the immediate family unit, such as parent’s sibling/children’s aunt. Couple only Two persons who are either opposite-sex or same-sex spouses / civil union partners / partners. Couple with...

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8. TS v XX [2024] NZDT 625 (4 September 2024) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...in the agreement namely a) the agreement by the respondent to give 3 weeks notice in writing and b) the statement that “it is 3 years contract.” 7) As stated above, the case for the applicant is that the respondent was committed to being a boarder in his house for at least 3 years. Firstly, if there is an inconsistency, or ambiguity, in a written contract, in terms of normal contract law principles, the interpretation should be given which is adverse to the position of the party...

9. Classifications & groupings

   ...parent with child(ren) One person living with their son(s) and/or daughter(s) (natural, step, adopted or foster). One parent with child(ren) and other person(s) This household could include another person that is unrelated, such as a flatmate or  boarder or could be related  but not part of the immediate family unit, such as parent’s sibling/children’s aunt. Couple only Two persons who are either opposite-sex or same-sex spouses / civil union partners / partners. Couple with...

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10. 2017 NZSSAA 041 (21 July 2017) [pdf, 89 KB]

    ...to rent of $430 per week she is required to pay tenancy insurance of $5.50 per week. After expenses, including power and water, Ms XXXX has $80 per week for food, clothing and other household expenses. [9] Prior to the hearing Ms XXXX took a boarder. Although she described this person as a boarder, at hearing she said that she does not provide meals. The $150 a week paid by this person includes their room, rent and power. This arrangement has removed some financial stress but...