What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4622789?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Angela Dianne Reynolds and Tony Allan Cameron at 53 Gorton

How much money was awarded in case 4622789?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4622789?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4622789?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9200847-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4622789?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Angela Dianne Reynolds and Tony Allan Cameron at 53 Gorton

How much money was awarded in case 4622789?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4622789?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4622789?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9200847-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

53 Gorton Street, Gore, Southland, New Zealand 9710 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4622789 — Rent arrears

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Order

The tenancy of Angela Dianne Reynolds and Tony Allan Cameron at 53 Gorton Street, Gore, Southland, New Zealand 9710 is terminated, and possession is granted to Scott William McIvor, immediately.

The hearing is adjourned. The landlord may file a request for continuation of the hearing with an amended application for rent arrears and any compensation, within two months of the date of this order.

Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears 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.

While the information provided by the landlord on the application is scant, it appears that the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant abandoned the premises on 31 May 2023. The landlord carried out an inspection and found the premises mostly empty, a large amount of animal excrement on the carpet, and the tenant’s post left behind (photographs provided). The landlord has provided a text message exchange with the tenant which confirms they moved out (without notice) leaving a small amount of gear behind. They acknowledge that rent is in arrears.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. The hearing is adjourned for the landlord to file an amended claim on the attached form, within two months of this order, for rent arrears and any other orders arising from the end of the tenancy.

Order

The tenancy of Angela Dianne Reynolds and Tony Allan Cameron at 53 Gorton Street, Gore, Southland, New Zealand 9710 is terminated, and possession is granted to Scott William McIvor, immediately.

Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4622789 — Rent arrears at 53 Gorton Street, Gore, Southland, New Zealand 9710

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4622789 — Rent arrears at 53 Gorton Street, Gore, Southland, New Zealand 9710

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions