What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5175171 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 5175171?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5175171?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5175171?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11508163-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5175171 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 5175171?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5175171?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5175171?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11508163-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5175171 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears 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 February 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. the landlord inspected the premises and found it mostly empty, and the power has been disconnected (photographs provided). The landlord says they have been informed that the tenant has been overseas and allowed an unauthorized individual to use the premises for growing cannabis. This individual has since been arrested.

The landlord says they have made multiple attempts to contact the tenant without success.

The landlord provided rent records which show that rent was last paid on 3 February 2025 and is in arrears.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord says they have made multiple attempts to contact the tenant without success.

The landlord provided rent records which show that rent was last paid on 3 February 2025 and is in arrears.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5175171 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5175171 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions