What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4914597 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Renee Rooney at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated,

How much money was awarded in case 4914597?

Rent Arrears: $615.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4914597?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4914597?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10643551-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4914597 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Renee Rooney at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated,

How much money was awarded in case 4914597?

Rent Arrears: $615.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4914597?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4914597?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10643551-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4914597 — 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 4914597 — net $615.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$615.14	Rent arrears
Net award	$615.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$615.14

Claims and awards for application 4914597 — net $615.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $615.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Net award

Landlord $615.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $615.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Renee Rooney at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], immediately.
Renee Rooney must pay [The landlord/s] $615.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended this video hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing by Teams video. Telephone calls were made to the tenant on the number provided. The call went to voicemail. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given. I am satisfied that notice has been given.
The matter was part heard on 5 July 2024 and adjourned for the landlord to give consideration to its application.
The landlord made a verbal application to amend its application to one for termination for abandonment and rent arrears. That application was granted.

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 18 July 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. On 23 May 2024 the landlord received advice from MSD that the tenant was no longer living at the premises. Further enquiries were made by the landlord. On 18 July 2024 that earlier information was confirmed by Oranga Tamariki.
As 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 from 18 July 2024.
The landlord applied for name suppression. The landlord has been wholly successful in this matter and suppression of the landlord name and details is ordered.

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 4914597 — net $615.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$615.14	Rent arrears
Net award	$615.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$615.14

Claims and awards for application 4914597 — net $615.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $615.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Net award

Landlord $615.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $615.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Renee Rooney at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], immediately.
Renee Rooney must pay [The landlord/s] $615.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended this video hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing by Teams video. Telephone calls were made to the tenant on the number provided. The call went to voicemail. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given. I am satisfied that notice has been given.
The matter was part heard on 5 July 2024 and adjourned for the landlord to give consideration to its application.
The landlord made a verbal application to amend its application to one for termination for abandonment and rent arrears. That application was granted.

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 18 July 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. On 23 May 2024 the landlord received advice from MSD that the tenant was no longer living at the premises. Further enquiries were made by the landlord. On 18 July 2024 that earlier information was confirmed by Oranga Tamariki.
As 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 from 18 July 2024.
The landlord applied for name suppression. The landlord has been wholly successful in this matter and suppression of the landlord name and details is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4914597 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4914597 — 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