What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4742149 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Naomi Sioli Tauialo, Nimei Sioli and Lagolago Tauialo at [Tenancy

How much money was awarded in case 4742149?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,850.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,530.56 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4742149?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4742149?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9950200-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4742149 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Naomi Sioli Tauialo, Nimei Sioli and Lagolago Tauialo at [Tenancy

How much money was awarded in case 4742149?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,850.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,530.56 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4742149?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4742149?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9950200-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4742149 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4742149 — net $6,481.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13.2.2024	$6,850.00	Rent arrears to 13.2.2024
Water rates	$1,530.56	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,481.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,481.00

Claims and awards for application 4742149 — net $6,481.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13.2.2024

Amount: $6,850.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13.2.2024

Water rates

Amount: $1,530.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $6,481.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $6,481.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

The tenancy of Naomi Sioli Tauialo, Nimei Sioli and Lagolago Tauialo at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11.59pm on 13 February 2024.
Naomi Sioli Tauialo, Nimei Sioli and Lagolago Tauialo must pay [The landlord/s] $6,481.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

[The property manager/s] and [The landlord’s representative] appeared for the landlord. The tenants did not attend. As the tenants had been notified, the hearing proceeded in their absence.
This is a periodic tenancy that began on 10 July 2019. The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, water rates, payment from the bond, and compensation for electrical work.

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 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). 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 17 January 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. [The property manager/s] evidence is that he attended the premises on 17 January 2024 after becoming concerned that the latest water bill showed minimal water usage, and he was unable to contact the tenants. Neighbours living behind the premises informed him that the tenants had left, and they had been given the keys, which [The property manager/s] collected. Upon entering the premises, he found that it was unoccupied, and the tenants had left furniture, belongings, and other rubbish behind. Photographic evidence has been produced.
Rent was in arrears, and the landlord has sent multiple notices to the tenants regarding overdue rent and water bills.
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 produced water rates invoices to support the claim for water charges payable by the tenants. This is awarded above.
While the landlord also claims the cost of an electrician’s call-out to repair a bathroom light, it seems, from the description in the invoice of the work undertaken, this is work for which the landlord is liable. Therefore, this claim is dismissed. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been substantially successful, the tenants are to pay the landlord’s filing fee. Name suppression
The landlord has requested name suppression, which is granted, on the basis that the landlord has been substantially successful in the proceeding.

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4742149 — net $6,481.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13.2.2024	$6,850.00	Rent arrears to 13.2.2024
Water rates	$1,530.56	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,481.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,481.00

Claims and awards for application 4742149 — net $6,481.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13.2.2024

Amount: $6,850.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13.2.2024

Water rates

Amount: $1,530.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $6,481.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $6,481.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

The tenancy of Naomi Sioli Tauialo, Nimei Sioli and Lagolago Tauialo at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11.59pm on 13 February 2024.
Naomi Sioli Tauialo, Nimei Sioli and Lagolago Tauialo must pay [The landlord/s] $6,481.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

[The property manager/s] and [The landlord’s representative] appeared for the landlord. The tenants did not attend. As the tenants had been notified, the hearing proceeded in their absence.
This is a periodic tenancy that began on 10 July 2019. The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, water rates, payment from the bond, and compensation for electrical work.

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 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). 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 17 January 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. [The property manager/s] evidence is that he attended the premises on 17 January 2024 after becoming concerned that the latest water bill showed minimal water usage, and he was unable to contact the tenants. Neighbours living behind the premises informed him that the tenants had left, and they had been given the keys, which [The property manager/s] collected. Upon entering the premises, he found that it was unoccupied, and the tenants had left furniture, belongings, and other rubbish behind. Photographic evidence has been produced.
Rent was in arrears, and the landlord has sent multiple notices to the tenants regarding overdue rent and water bills.
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 produced water rates invoices to support the claim for water charges payable by the tenants. This is awarded above.
While the landlord also claims the cost of an electrician’s call-out to repair a bathroom light, it seems, from the description in the invoice of the work undertaken, this is work for which the landlord is liable. Therefore, this claim is dismissed. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been substantially successful, the tenants are to pay the landlord’s filing fee. Name suppression
The landlord has requested name suppression, which is granted, on the basis that the landlord has been substantially successful in the proceeding.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4742149 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4742149 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions