What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5060268?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Dayle Gary Forrester at 50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington

How much money was awarded in case 5060268?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Locksmith Charges: $124.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,174.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5060268?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5060268?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11213129-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5060268?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Dayle Gary Forrester at 50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington

How much money was awarded in case 5060268?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Locksmith Charges: $124.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,174.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5060268?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5060268?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11213129-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5060268 — 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 5060268 — net $3,325.98 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13 December 2024	$3,174.73	Rent arrears to 13 December 2024
Locksmith charges	$124.25	Locksmith charges
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,325.98
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,325.98

Claims and awards for application 5060268 — net $3,325.98 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13 December 2024

Amount: $3,174.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13 December 2024

Locksmith charges

Amount: $124.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Locksmith charges

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,325.98

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,325.98

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Dayle Gary Forrester at 50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028 is terminated, and possession is granted to Te Ahuru Mowai Limited Partnership immediately.
Dayle Gary Forrester must pay Te Ahuru Mowai Limited Partnership $3,325.98 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord’s representatives attended the hearing which I conducted by phone. My calls to the tenant appeared to be answered the first time but then went to voice mail and the second time the call was disconnected.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, costs for a locksmith to gain entry to the premises, and the filing fee.

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 29 November 2024 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord gave notice of an inspection. When the landlord arrives for the inspection, they could not gain entry and had to engage a locksmith.
The premises were found in a state that led the landlord to conclude they had been abandoned. Most of the tenant’s goods had been packed up. There was mouldy food in the cupboards. The lawns were high. The landlord’s previous notices to the tenant were still taped to the door.
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 of rent owing as of today. The amount includes a sum for rent in lieu of notice for the period 29 November to 13 December 2024.
The landlord’s claim for the cost of the locksmith’s attendance is proved.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal 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 5060268 — net $3,325.98 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13 December 2024	$3,174.73	Rent arrears to 13 December 2024
Locksmith charges	$124.25	Locksmith charges
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,325.98
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,325.98

Claims and awards for application 5060268 — net $3,325.98 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13 December 2024

Amount: $3,174.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13 December 2024

Locksmith charges

Amount: $124.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Locksmith charges

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,325.98

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,325.98

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Dayle Gary Forrester at 50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028 is terminated, and possession is granted to Te Ahuru Mowai Limited Partnership immediately.
Dayle Gary Forrester must pay Te Ahuru Mowai Limited Partnership $3,325.98 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord’s representatives attended the hearing which I conducted by phone. My calls to the tenant appeared to be answered the first time but then went to voice mail and the second time the call was disconnected.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, costs for a locksmith to gain entry to the premises, and the filing fee.

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 29 November 2024 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord gave notice of an inspection. When the landlord arrives for the inspection, they could not gain entry and had to engage a locksmith.
The premises were found in a state that led the landlord to conclude they had been abandoned. Most of the tenant’s goods had been packed up. There was mouldy food in the cupboards. The lawns were high. The landlord’s previous notices to the tenant were still taped to the door.
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 of rent owing as of today. The amount includes a sum for rent in lieu of notice for the period 29 November to 13 December 2024.
The landlord’s claim for the cost of the locksmith’s attendance is proved.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5060268 — Rent arrears at 50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5060268 — Rent arrears at 50 Tremewan Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028

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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions