What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5195674?

The tribunal order states: MIHI NIKORA must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,271.43

How much money was awarded in case 5195674?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5195674?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5195674?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11624539-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5195674?

The tribunal order states: MIHI NIKORA must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,271.43

How much money was awarded in case 5195674?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5195674?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5195674?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11624539-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 1, 16 Awatapu Drive, Whakatane, Whakatane Tenancy Tribunal Case 5195674 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

Ms Maturan-Abuid attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord. Two attempts to reach the tenant by phone were unsuccessful.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears.

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.

The tenancy began on 25 October 2024. On 18 November 2024 a Senior Housing Support Manager visited the property regarding rent arrears. The landlord provided a rent summary from the start of the tenancy showing that the tenant had missed at least two payments. The tenant then made five rent payments, including some extra to clear the arrears. The last payment was on 14 December 2024.

On 31 January 2025 they visited the property with a breach notice. He manager noticed an overwhelming bad smell and a lot of blowflies in the house. Police were called to investigate and rule out a suspected death. After gaining access, Police confirmed meat in the freezer had defrosted and rotted, causing the bad smell. Police noted the power was disconnected and believed it was turned off some time ago due to the smell.

After Police gained access to the house on 31 January 2025, two urgent Health and Safety jobs were issued to change the locks as the house could not be resecured without the tenants’ keys. A further job was issued to clean the rotting meat in the freezer.

On 19 February 2025, the landlord visited the property to confirm if the breach notice had been remedied. Ms Nikora was not present and failed to answer calls made while on site. It was noted Ms Nikora’s mailbox was full of mail and her power was still disconnected.

From 18 November 2024 the landlord completed eight home visits, tried to call her on ten occasions, including her emergency contact and sent five text messages, without making contact. Five letters were also issued.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

On 19 February 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

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.

Reasons

Ms Maturan-Abuid attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord. Two attempts to reach the tenant by phone were unsuccessful.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

On 19 February 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

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.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5195674 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 16 Awatapu Drive, Whakatane, Whakatane

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5195674 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 16 Awatapu Drive, Whakatane, Whakatane

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions