What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5008508 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5008508?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5008508?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5008508?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12452564-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5008508 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5008508?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5008508?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5008508?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12452564-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5008508 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

Only the tenant attended the hearing. The landlord did not attend at the scheduled time. The start of the hearing was delayed, however, there was still no appearance by the landlord. As the landlord has been notified, the hearing proceeded.

On 27 December 2024 the Tribunal issued an order determining applications filed by the tenant (4881740) and landlord (5008508). The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $3,883.33. The landlord’s application was dismissed, as she did not attend the hearing.

The landlord applied for a rehearing on 12 June 2025, on the grounds that she had not been notified of the hearing. Legal framework

Section 105(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA) provides that the Tribunal has the power to order a rehearing where “a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has or may have occurred or is likely to occur”.

Usually, the party applying for the rehearing must show that something went wrong with the Tribunal’s procedure, for example, that they did not receive notice of the hearing, or they were not able to properly present their case. A rehearing may also be granted where there is new evidence that was not reasonably available at the first hearing, if it could have affected the outcome.

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

While the landlord did not attend the hearing, I have considered the reasons recorded in the application for rehearing. Essentially, the landlord claims she was not informed of the hearing. She has also written about other matters relating to her interaction with the tenant.

For the following reasons, I find that the landlord has failed to establish the grounds for a rehearing.

First, it may be noted that the application for rehearing has been filed well outside the 5 working day period, with the landlord’s application being received on 13 June 2025.

Secondly, from the evidence available to me, I am satisfied that the landlord was properly notified of the original hearing. According to the electronic file records, the notice of hearing was emailed to the landlord on 10 October 2024. The landlord was also notified of the hearing via text. The email address used to notify the landlord is the same email address used in the application for rehearing. It is also the email address used to notify the landlord regarding the current hearing.

This hearing was an opportunity for the landlord to explain her reasons, and provide further evidence. However, as there was no appearance at the scheduled time, there has been no further evidence to support the application for a rehearing. Accordingly, the application is dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord applied for a rehearing on 12 June 2025, on the grounds that she had not been notified of the hearing. Legal framework

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

For the following reasons, I find that the landlord has failed to establish the grounds for a rehearing.

First, it may be noted that the application for rehearing has been filed well outside the 5 working day period, with the landlord’s application being received on 13 June 2025.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5008508 — Tenancy dispute

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Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5008508 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions