What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5168212?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Iris Song and Yiliang Gu at Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street,

How much money was awarded in case 5168212?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,540.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5168212?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5168212?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11534519-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5168212?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Iris Song and Yiliang Gu at Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street,

How much money was awarded in case 5168212?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,540.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5168212?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5168212?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11534519-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5168212 — 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 5168212 — net $1,207.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13/2/2025	$3,540.00	Rent arrears to 13/2/2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,207.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,207.00

Claims and awards for application 5168212 — net $1,207.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13/2/2025

Amount: $3,540.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13/2/2025

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,207.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,207.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Iris Song and Yiliang Gu at Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 is terminated, and possession is granted to Homes Bay Property Management Limited As Agent For Cheng Chang, on 13 February 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,360.00 (6414687-014) to Homes Bay Property Management Limited As Agent For Cheng Chang immediately.
Iris Song and Yiliang Gu must pay Homes Bay Property Management Limited As Agent For Cheng Chang $1,207.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing. The tenants did not join the video meeting and could not be contacted on either cell phone number.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears 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.
In January 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. Their parents confirmed that they had returned to China for Christmas and been unable to return to NZ, due to issues with their student visas.
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 owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice. The tenancy was for a fixed term due to expire on 5/9/2025. The landlord relet the premises on 14 February, so the rent is awarded until the day prior which is 13 February 2025.
The landlord is likely to make a further claim for compensation. That will be considered separately once it is filed.
As the application is successful the tenant must reimburse the landlord for the 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 5168212 — net $1,207.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13/2/2025	$3,540.00	Rent arrears to 13/2/2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,207.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,207.00

Claims and awards for application 5168212 — net $1,207.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13/2/2025

Amount: $3,540.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13/2/2025

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,207.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,207.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Iris Song and Yiliang Gu at Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 is terminated, and possession is granted to Homes Bay Property Management Limited As Agent For Cheng Chang, on 13 February 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,360.00 (6414687-014) to Homes Bay Property Management Limited As Agent For Cheng Chang immediately.
Iris Song and Yiliang Gu must pay Homes Bay Property Management Limited As Agent For Cheng Chang $1,207.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing. The tenants did not join the video meeting and could not be contacted on either cell phone number.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears 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.
In January 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. Their parents confirmed that they had returned to China for Christmas and been unable to return to NZ, due to issues with their student visas.
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 owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice. The tenancy was for a fixed term due to expire on 5/9/2025. The landlord relet the premises on 14 February, so the rent is awarded until the day prior which is 13 February 2025.
The landlord is likely to make a further claim for compensation. That will be considered separately once it is filed.
As the application is successful the tenant must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5168212 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street, Auckland Central,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5168212 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 305, 438 Queen Street, Auckland Central,

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