What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5079529 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 5079529?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $253.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,142.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $920.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $293.32 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5079529?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5079529?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11294990-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5079529 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 5079529?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $253.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,142.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $920.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $293.32 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5079529?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5079529?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11294990-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5079529 — 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 5079529 — net $5,686.18 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$6,142.86	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement	$253.00	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal	$920.00	Rubbish removal
Water rates	$293.32	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,686.18
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,686.18

Claims and awards for application 5079529 — net $5,686.18 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $6,142.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $253.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Rubbish removal

Amount: $920.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Water rates

Amount: $293.32
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Cushla Thomson at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,950.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Cushla Thomson must pay [The landlord/s] $5,686.18 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing by Teams video link. Telephone calls were made to the tenant on the number provided at the allocated hearing time. All calls 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 landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, compensation 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 17 December 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The neighbour had advised the landlord that the tenant had left the premises. The landlord conducted an inspection on 17 December 2024 and all tenant belongings had been removed.
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 is $6,142.86. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.

How much is owed for water rates?

The landlord provided water rates invoices which prove the amount owing to 14 November 2024 is $293.32.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

At the end of the tenancy the tenant must remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photos of the rubbish and a quote for the removal.
The landlord could not gain entrance as the digital key system had been damaged. The landlord provided an invoice for the repair of the digital security system.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord applied for name suppression. The landlord has been wholly successful in this hearing 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 5079529 — net $5,686.18 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$6,142.86	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement	$253.00	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal	$920.00	Rubbish removal
Water rates	$293.32	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,686.18
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,686.18

Claims and awards for application 5079529 — net $5,686.18 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $6,142.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $253.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Rubbish removal

Amount: $920.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Water rates

Amount: $293.32
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Cushla Thomson at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,950.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Cushla Thomson must pay [The landlord/s] $5,686.18 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing by Teams video link. Telephone calls were made to the tenant on the number provided at the allocated hearing time. All calls 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 landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, compensation 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 17 December 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The neighbour had advised the landlord that the tenant had left the premises. The landlord conducted an inspection on 17 December 2024 and all tenant belongings had been removed.
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 is $6,142.86. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.

How much is owed for water rates?

The landlord provided water rates invoices which prove the amount owing to 14 November 2024 is $293.32.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

At the end of the tenancy the tenant must remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photos of the rubbish and a quote for the removal.
The landlord could not gain entrance as the digital key system had been damaged. The landlord provided an invoice for the repair of the digital security system.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord applied for name suppression. The landlord has been wholly successful in this hearing and suppression of the landlord name and details is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5079529 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5079529 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

How much is owed for water rates?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

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?

How much is owed for water rates?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions