What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5153270?

The tribunal order states: Tunney Thrupp owes Zona Maree Quinton $1,277.00 (“the debt”).

How much money was awarded in case 5153270?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,250.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5153270?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5153270?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11562768-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5153270?

The tribunal order states: Tunney Thrupp owes Zona Maree Quinton $1,277.00 (“the debt”).

How much money was awarded in case 5153270?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,250.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5153270?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5153270?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11562768-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 36, 172 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5153270 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5153270 — net $1,277.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 March 2025	$1,250.00	Rent arrears to 12 March 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,277.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,277.00

Tunney Thrupp owes Zona Maree Quinton $1,277.00 (“the debt”).

Tunney Thrupp must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By weekly rent payments of $650 on Wednesday 12 March and Wednesday 19 March 2025. b. A final payment of $1,277.00, on or before the Thursday 20 March 2025 for the debt.

Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.

If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at Unit/Flat 36, 172 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland 0610, St Claire Village will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

The landlord has withdrawn her claims for damage to the property and disposal of goods. She may refile a claim for those items at a later stage if required.

Reasons

The landlord has filed two applications, the first is for abandonment the second is for termination for rent arrears, disposal of goods and the cost of repairing damage caused by the tenant.

The landlord attended today’s hearing. The tenant was called multiple times on the phone number provided but all calls went to answerphone.

The landlord tells me that since filing her application the tenant has made a considerable effort to pay the rent and rent arrears. It appears that this has been done because the tenant wants to remain in the property.

The landlord has heard that the tenant was in custody. She has tried to find out whether he is out of custody or if he remains in custody. If the tenant is in custody that may be why he has been unable to communicate with the landlord and attend today’s hearing.

The landlord wants to give the tenant an opportunity to repay the rent arrears and remain in the property if he would like to stay. Most of all the landlord would like the tenant to contact her so they can talk about what is going on. If the tenant is in custody, then he should ask a trusted family member, or a friend or a social worker at the prison to assist him in talking to his landlord. I urge him to try to contact his landlord so they can discuss the tenancy.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

If the tenant does wish to give notice to end the tenancy, then he should tell the landlord that and make arrangements for his belongings to be removed.

The landlord has withdrawn her claims for damage to the property and disposal of goods. She may refile a claim for those items at a later stage if required.

Because Zona Maree Quinton has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5153270 — net $1,277.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 March 2025	$1,250.00	Rent arrears to 12 March 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,277.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,277.00

Order

Tunney Thrupp owes Zona Maree Quinton $1,277.00 (“the debt”).
Tunney Thrupp must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By weekly rent payments of $650 on Wednesday 12 March and Wednesday 19 March 2025. b. A final payment of $1,277.00, on or before the Thursday 20 March 2025 for the debt.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at Unit/Flat 36, 172 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland 0610, St Claire Village will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.
The landlord has withdrawn her claims for damage to the property and disposal of goods. She may refile a claim for those items at a later stage if required.

Reasons

The landlord has filed two applications, the first is for abandonment the second is for termination for rent arrears, disposal of goods and the cost of repairing damage caused by the tenant.
The landlord attended today’s hearing. The tenant was called multiple times on the phone number provided but all calls went to answerphone.
The landlord tells me that since filing her application the tenant has made a considerable effort to pay the rent and rent arrears. It appears that this has been done because the tenant wants to remain in the property.
The landlord has heard that the tenant was in custody. She has tried to find out whether he is out of custody or if he remains in custody. If the tenant is in custody that may be why he has been unable to communicate with the landlord and attend today’s hearing.
The landlord wants to give the tenant an opportunity to repay the rent arrears and remain in the property if he would like to stay. Most of all the landlord would like the tenant to contact her so they can talk about what is going on. If the tenant is in custody, then he should ask a trusted family member, or a friend or a social worker at the prison to assist him in talking to his landlord. I urge him to try to contact his landlord so they can discuss the tenancy.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
If the tenant does wish to give notice to end the tenancy, then he should tell the landlord that and make arrangements for his belongings to be removed.
The landlord has withdrawn her claims for damage to the property and disposal of goods. She may refile a claim for those items at a later stage if required.
Because Zona Maree Quinton has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5153270 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 36, 172 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5153270 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 36, 172 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions