What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4879280?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Shakira Rose Curwood and Zoe Chulis at Flat 1, 21 Duncan

How much money was awarded in case 4879280?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,160.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4879280?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4879280?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10508087-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4879280?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Shakira Rose Curwood and Zoe Chulis at Flat 1, 21 Duncan

How much money was awarded in case 4879280?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,160.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4879280?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4879280?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10508087-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 1, 21 Duncan Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin Tenancy Tribunal Case 4879280 — 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 4879280 — net $4,420.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30/6/2024	$6,160.00	Rent arrears to 30/6/2024
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,420.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,420.44

Claims and awards for application 4879280 — net $4,420.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30/6/2024

Amount: $6,160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30/6/2024

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $4,420.44

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,420.44

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Shakira Rose Curwood and Zoe Chulis at Flat 1, 21 Duncan Street Dunedin Central, 9016 terminates immediately and possession reverts to Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd
Shakira Rose Curwood and Zoe Chulis must pay Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd $4,420.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,760.00 (5174916-032) to Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd immediately.

Reasons

The landlord and one of the tenants attended the hearing.
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 13/5/2024 the landlord became aware that the tenants had abandoned the premises.
The tenant agreed that she had abandoned the premises without informing the landlord.
As the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much do the tenants owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The amount ordered includes rent to 30 June because the tenancy is for a fixed term to 11/2/2025.
If either tenant has a dispute with the other tenant as to who actually owes the arrears, they can apply to the Disputes Tribunal to determine that issue.
As Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must award the filing fee.

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 4879280 — net $4,420.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30/6/2024	$6,160.00	Rent arrears to 30/6/2024
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,420.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,420.44

Claims and awards for application 4879280 — net $4,420.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30/6/2024

Amount: $6,160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30/6/2024

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $4,420.44

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,420.44

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Shakira Rose Curwood and Zoe Chulis at Flat 1, 21 Duncan Street Dunedin Central, 9016 terminates immediately and possession reverts to Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd
Shakira Rose Curwood and Zoe Chulis must pay Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd $4,420.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,760.00 (5174916-032) to Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd immediately.

Reasons

The landlord and one of the tenants attended the hearing.
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 13/5/2024 the landlord became aware that the tenants had abandoned the premises.
The tenant agreed that she had abandoned the premises without informing the landlord.
As the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much do the tenants owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The amount ordered includes rent to 30 June because the tenancy is for a fixed term to 11/2/2025.
If either tenant has a dispute with the other tenant as to who actually owes the arrears, they can apply to the Disputes Tribunal to determine that issue.
As Highland Real Estate Group Limited (T/A Harcourts Dunedin) - As Agent For Sparhawk Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must award the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4879280 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1, 21 Duncan Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4879280 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1, 21 Duncan Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much do the tenants owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much do the tenants owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions