How much money was awarded in case 5251861?

Rent Arrears: $1,656.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5251861?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5251861?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11969133-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5251861?

Rent Arrears: $1,656.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5251861?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5251861?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11969133-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5251861 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5251861 about?

The tribunal order states: The Tribunal orders suppression of the tenant’s name and identifying details.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5251861 — net $1,656.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10/06/2025	$1,656.00	Rent arrears to 10/06/2025
Net award	$1,656.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,656.00

The Tribunal orders suppression of the tenant’s name and identifying details.

[The tenant/s] owes Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,656.00 (“the debt”), calculated in the table below:

[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 33 weekly payments of $550.00, being $500.00 for rent and $50.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $506.00, being $500.00 for rent and $6.00 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Thursday, with the next payment on 12/06/2025 and continuing until 29/01/2026.

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

If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing which was held by teleconference.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy and rent arrears. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

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.

At the time the application was filed on 2 May 2025, the rent was over 21 days in arrears, with an outstanding balance of $2,056.00. The rent is $500 per week.

The landlord does not seek immediate termination but instead requests a conditional termination order under section 55(1A) of the Act. The proposed condition is that the tenant continues to pay their usual rent of $500, plus an additional $50 per week toward the arrears.

Since May 2024, the tenant has been making additional payments of $50 per week on top of her regular weekly rent payment, in an effort to reduce the arrears. This payment plan has remained in place, and the arrears are gradually reducing. While the tenant has mostly kept to this arrangement, there were short payments in April 2025 which is the reason the landlord has filed the current application. The landlord seeks to formalise the arrangement and secure a conditional termination order in the event the tenant defaults in the future. The landlord considers this necessary to encourage consistent compliance and ensure the debt is cleared.

The tenant explained that the arrears arose due to one or two payment slips caused by delays in her husband’s salary, which were outside of their control. She stated that they have since caught up and remained committed to repaying the debt through regular top-up payments. The tenant also expressed concern that the landlord’s application felt excessive and intimidating, particularly given her continued good faith efforts to address the issue.

Under section 55(1)(a) RTA, the Tribunal must order termination if rent is at least 21 days in arrears when the application was filed. However, section 55(1A) permits the Tribunal to instead issue a conditional termination order, allowing the tenancy to continue subject to a repayment plan, if it is satisfied that the tenant is unlikely to commit any further breach.

In this case, the Tribunal is satisfied that the tenant has demonstrated a genuine and sustained effort to repay the arrears. The Tribunal is also mindful of the tenant’s concerns regarding the proportionality of the landlord’s actions. Ultimately, the landlord was entitled to bring the application and has a right to protect their position, particularly if there is concern about future compliance. The Tribunal accepts that formalising the arrangement may assist both parties and provide a clear framework for enforcement if required.

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. A conditional termination order is appropriate in the circumstances.

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.

The landlord does not seek a suppression order. This is essentially a consent order with the tenancy continuing under a conditional order. The tenant has demonstrated a sustained effort to comply with their obligations. I consider it reasonable to suppress the tenant’s name and identifying details.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5251861 — net $1,656.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10/06/2025	$1,656.00	Rent arrears to 10/06/2025
Net award	$1,656.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,656.00

Order

The Tribunal orders suppression of the tenant’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] owes Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,656.00 (“the debt”), calculated in the table below:
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 33 weekly payments of $550.00, being $500.00 for rent and $50.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $506.00, being $500.00 for rent and $6.00 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Thursday, with the next payment on 12/06/2025 and continuing until 29/01/2026.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent and rent arrears.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing which was held by teleconference.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy and rent arrears. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

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.
At the time the application was filed on 2 May 2025, the rent was over 21 days in arrears, with an outstanding balance of $2,056.00. The rent is $500 per week.
The landlord does not seek immediate termination but instead requests a conditional termination order under section 55(1A) of the Act. The proposed condition is that the tenant continues to pay their usual rent of $500, plus an additional $50 per week toward the arrears.
Since May 2024, the tenant has been making additional payments of $50 per week on top of her regular weekly rent payment, in an effort to reduce the arrears. This payment plan has remained in place, and the arrears are gradually reducing. While the tenant has mostly kept to this arrangement, there were short payments in April 2025 which is the reason the landlord has filed the current application. The landlord seeks to formalise the arrangement and secure a conditional termination order in the event the tenant defaults in the future. The landlord considers this necessary to encourage consistent compliance and ensure the debt is cleared.
The tenant explained that the arrears arose due to one or two payment slips caused by delays in her husband’s salary, which were outside of their control. She stated that they have since caught up and remained committed to repaying the debt through regular top-up payments. The tenant also expressed concern that the landlord’s application felt excessive and intimidating, particularly given her continued good faith efforts to address the issue.
Under section 55(1)(a) RTA, the Tribunal must order termination if rent is at least 21 days in arrears when the application was filed. However, section 55(1A) permits the Tribunal to instead issue a conditional termination order, allowing the tenancy to continue subject to a repayment plan, if it is satisfied that the tenant is unlikely to commit any further breach.
In this case, the Tribunal is satisfied that the tenant has demonstrated a genuine and sustained effort to repay the arrears. The Tribunal is also mindful of the tenant’s concerns regarding the proportionality of the landlord’s actions. Ultimately, the landlord was entitled to bring the application and has a right to protect their position, particularly if there is concern about future compliance. The Tribunal accepts that formalising the arrangement may assist both parties and provide a clear framework for enforcement if required.
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. A conditional termination order is appropriate in the circumstances.
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.
The landlord does not seek a suppression order. This is essentially a consent order with the tenancy continuing under a conditional order. The tenant has demonstrated a sustained effort to comply with their obligations. I consider it reasonable to suppress the tenant’s name and identifying details.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5251861 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5251861 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions