What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5151431 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated and the Landlord is

How much money was awarded in case 5151431?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5151431?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5151431?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11563347-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5151431 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated and the Landlord is

How much money was awarded in case 5151431?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5151431?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5151431?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11563347-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5151431 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

The Landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, possession of the premises and rent arrears.

The Landlord and [name suppressed] – one of the tenants - attended the hearing on 3 March 2025. [name suppressed] does not speak English, so although I had some discussion with the parties, I did not hear evidence because an interpreter is required.

However, I then advised the parties in an order dated 4 March 2025 that I was prepared to proceed with determining the issue of possession of the tenancy. The Landlord had provided evidence, including photographs and text messages with the tenants, that suggested that the tenancy may be abandoned. The Landlord had also provided a rent summary that it says demonstrates that the rent had not been paid for many weeks. The Landlord therefore sought possession so it can clean and relet the premises.

I considered it to be in the interests of justice to promptly consider whether the Landlord is entitled to possession of the tenancy. Before doing so, I gave the parties an opportunity to provide written submissions and evidence as to whether possession should be ordered. The Landlord has provided further information, but I have not heard from the tenants. Nonetheless, I am prepared to proceed to determine the application for possession of the premises.

Applying the criteria in section 61(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA), the Landlord’s evidence satisfies me that the premises are abandoned. The Landlord provided an updated rent summary showing rent arrears of $6,465.71. Rent has not been paid since 1 January 2025. The Landlord also provided photographs of the premises, which show that the premises are empty, with no obvious personal belongings or signs of occupation. The Tenants have provided no evidence to rebut that conclusion.

For the purposes of section 61(2) of the RTA, I find that the Landlord first became aware that the tenancy was abandoned on 21 January 2025, when the Landlord’s agent received a text message from the Tenants advising that they had moved out of the premises.

I therefore make an order terminating the tenancy under s 61(1) of the RTA and grant possession of the premises to the Landlord. Any claim for rent arrears and other costs will need to be brought separately.

I order suppression of the name and identifying details of both parties until all matters between these parties, including any rent arrears and other costs claims, are finally determined.

Reasons

The Landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, possession of the premises and rent arrears.

I order suppression of the name and identifying details of both parties until all matters between these parties, including any rent arrears and other costs claims, are finally determined.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5151431 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5151431 — Rent arrears

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