How much money was awarded in case 4643137?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,500.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $151.26 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4643137?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4643137?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9387082-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 4643137?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,500.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $151.26 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4643137?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4643137?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9387082-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4643137 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4643137 about?

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

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4643137 — net $4,671.70 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (7/08/23 to 10/09/23	$4,500.00	Rent arrears (7/08/23 to 10/09/23
Water rates (invoice 1764	$151.26	Water rates (invoice 1764
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,671.70
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,671.70

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

Fulisia Siliniu and Ken Lafo Siliniu owes [The landlord/s] $4,671.70, being rent arrears, water arrears, and the filing fee (“the debt”).

Fulisia Siliniu and Ken Lafo Siliniu must pay current rent and the debt as follows: a. $4,671.70, being $4,500 for rent arrears, $151.26 for water rates, and $20.44 for filing fee for the debt. b. A final payment of $5,421.70, being $750.00 for the current rent for the week commencing 11 September 2023 and $4,671.70 for the debt. c. The final payment is to be paid no later than 4 pm on 13 September 2023.

Payments will be allocated in the following order: current rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.

If the tenant fails to pay the final payment within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (7/08/23 to 10/09/23) Water rates (invoice 1764) $4,500.00 $151.26 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$4,671.70 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,671.70

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing remotely.

[The landlord’s representative] appeared before me as the landlord’s agent.

Ms Sheryl Siliniu (“Ms S Siliniu”) appeared as the tenant's agent before me. [The landlord’s representative] had no objections to her acting as the tenant's agent since one of the tenants was unwell, and the other had difficulty with the language. Ms S Siliniu was the person [The landlord’s representative] had dealt with previously.

Accordingly, I accept Ms S Siliniu had the necessary authority to appear before me as the tenant's agent with [The landlord’s representative]’s consent.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, and bond refund. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

There is no dispute that the tenants are pensioners. The rent fell behind because they went overseas. [The landlord’s representative] told me that this happened before. But Work and Income (“WINZ”) would organise the payment on their return to the country.

Ms. S Siliniu confirmed the tenants are in the country.

Ms. S Siliniu also assured me that she had a confirmed appointment with WINZ on 8 September 2023. A lump sum payment of $5,421.70 can be made at 4 pm on 13 September 2023.

On that basis, I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt no later than 4 pm on 13 September 2023 as specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Suppression of identifying details.

Because [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the application I must suppress the identifying details of the landlord. Filing fee

Because [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the application I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4643137 — net $4,671.70 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (7/08/23 to 10/09/23	$4,500.00	Rent arrears (7/08/23 to 10/09/23
Water rates (invoice 1764	$151.26	Water rates (invoice 1764
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,671.70
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,671.70

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Fulisia Siliniu and Ken Lafo Siliniu owes [The landlord/s] $4,671.70, being rent arrears, water arrears, and the filing fee (“the debt”).
Fulisia Siliniu and Ken Lafo Siliniu must pay current rent and the debt as follows: a. $4,671.70, being $4,500 for rent arrears, $151.26 for water rates, and $20.44 for filing fee for the debt. b. A final payment of $5,421.70, being $750.00 for the current rent for the week commencing 11 September 2023 and $4,671.70 for the debt. c. The final payment is to be paid no later than 4 pm on 13 September 2023.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: current rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay the final payment within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (7/08/23 to 10/09/23) Water rates (invoice 1764) $4,500.00 $151.26 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$4,671.70 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,671.70

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing remotely.
[The landlord’s representative] appeared before me as the landlord’s agent.
Ms Sheryl Siliniu (“Ms S Siliniu”) appeared as the tenant's agent before me. [The landlord’s representative] had no objections to her acting as the tenant's agent since one of the tenants was unwell, and the other had difficulty with the language. Ms S Siliniu was the person [The landlord’s representative] had dealt with previously.
Accordingly, I accept Ms S Siliniu had the necessary authority to appear before me as the tenant's agent with [The landlord’s representative]’s consent.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, and bond refund. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
There is no dispute that the tenants are pensioners. The rent fell behind because they went overseas. [The landlord’s representative] told me that this happened before. But Work and Income (“WINZ”) would organise the payment on their return to the country.
Ms. S Siliniu confirmed the tenants are in the country.
Ms. S Siliniu also assured me that she had a confirmed appointment with WINZ on 8 September 2023. A lump sum payment of $5,421.70 can be made at 4 pm on 13 September 2023.
On that basis, I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt no later than 4 pm on 13 September 2023 as specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Suppression of identifying details.
Because [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the application I must suppress the identifying details of the landlord. Filing fee
Because [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the application I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4643137 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4643137 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions