What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4610690 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 4610690?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4610690?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4610690?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9364330-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4610690 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 4610690?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4610690?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4610690?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9364330-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

6B Blue Spur Way, Glendene, Auckland 0602 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4610690 — Rent arrears

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Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Teariki Michael Nicholls at 6B Blue Spur Way, Glendene, Auckland 0602 is terminated immediately and possession is granted to [The landlord/s].
[The landlord/s] must take any personal documents belonging to the tenant, that have been left at the premises, to the nearest Police station and obtain a receipt for them.
The landlord shall dispose of the other goods left at the premises by the tenant by: a. selling all goods with a saleable value by public auction or by private contract at a reasonable market price, and b. disposing of all goods with no saleable value as the landlord sees fit.
The amount owing to the applicant out of the proceeds of any sale is $0.00.
[The landlord/s] must pay the proceeds of any sale, less the amount owing, to the Bond Centre together with a copy of this order.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986. A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises without reasonable excuse, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.
On 8 May 2023 the landlord heard from various sources that Mr Nicholls had not been seen for quite some time, and may not be returning imminently.
On 28 May 2023 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises and Mr Nicholls ceased paying rent.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy, including rent in lieu of notice was $1520.00.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

The landlord has applied for the disposal of goods that the tenant left at the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord is unable to contact the tenant.
It is not practicable for the landlord to the return the goods to the tenant. Some of the goods have a value above the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. The landlord must sell these goods at a reasonable market price.
The landlord may deduct any amount owing from the sale proceeds, and must pay the balance to the Bond Centre. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2),(3) and (4), 62C(1)(b),(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986).
The landlord may dispose of any goods that have no saleable value.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Teariki Michael Nicholls at 6B Blue Spur Way, Glendene, Auckland 0602 is terminated immediately and possession is granted to [The landlord/s].
[The landlord/s] must take any personal documents belonging to the tenant, that have been left at the premises, to the nearest Police station and obtain a receipt for them.
The landlord shall dispose of the other goods left at the premises by the tenant by: a. selling all goods with a saleable value by public auction or by private contract at a reasonable market price, and b. disposing of all goods with no saleable value as the landlord sees fit.
The amount owing to the applicant out of the proceeds of any sale is $0.00.
[The landlord/s] must pay the proceeds of any sale, less the amount owing, to the Bond Centre together with a copy of this order.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986. A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises without reasonable excuse, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.
On 8 May 2023 the landlord heard from various sources that Mr Nicholls had not been seen for quite some time, and may not be returning imminently.
On 28 May 2023 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises and Mr Nicholls ceased paying rent.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy, including rent in lieu of notice was $1520.00.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

The landlord has applied for the disposal of goods that the tenant left at the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord is unable to contact the tenant.
It is not practicable for the landlord to the return the goods to the tenant. Some of the goods have a value above the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. The landlord must sell these goods at a reasonable market price.
The landlord may deduct any amount owing from the sale proceeds, and must pay the balance to the Bond Centre. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2),(3) and (4), 62C(1)(b),(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986).
The landlord may dispose of any goods that have no saleable value.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4610690 — Rent arrears at 6B Blue Spur Way, Glendene, Auckland 0602

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4610690 — Rent arrears at 6B Blue Spur Way, Glendene, Auckland 0602

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions