Published tribunal order
Tenancy Tribunal case 4656849 — Rent arrears at 30 Lithgow Place West, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810
Decided 15 Sept 2023 · Published 15 Sept 2023 · Application 4656849
Landlord favoured
- Rent arrears
- Property damage
Order
- The tenancy of Stevee-Rae Alexander at 30 Lithgow Place West, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810 is terminated, and possession is granted to Inspire Property Management Limited, immediately.
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $672.71 (3192509-023) to Inspire Property Management Limited immediately for:
Reasons
- Only the landlord attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, repairs to the window and refund of part 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 14 September 2023 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
- 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. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.
- The landlord also had to repair the broken window in the premises to keep the premises secure.
- The amounts ordered are proved.