What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5264601 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 5264601?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,920.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5264601?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5264601?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12169126-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5264601 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 5264601?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,920.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5264601?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5264601?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12169126-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5264601 — Rent arrears

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5264601 — net $1,947.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 29 July2025	$1,920.00	Rent arrears (to 29 July2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,947.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,947.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s and tenant’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $1,947.00 (“the debt”) (to 29 July 2025) as calculated in the table below:
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. One payment of $1,440.00 to be paid on or before 30 July 2025. b. By weekly payments of $530.00, being $480.00 for rent and $50.00 for the debt. c. A final payment of $527.00, being $480.00 for rent and $47.00 for the debt. d. Payments will be every Wednesday, with the first payment on 30/07/2025 and continuing until 22/04/2026.
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 [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.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.
When the debt has been paid in full the conditional termination order will lapse.

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by way of telephone conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. [Tenant] appeared.
The tenancy commended on 10 May 2023 and is periodic.
On 15 May 2025 the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond.
This matter was adjourned from Monday 21 July 2025 to today’s date for the following reasons: a. To provide the tenant with sufficient time to make contact with Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ). b. For the tenant to confirm WINZ had actioned their benefit redirection request; and c. To arrange payment of the rent arrears.
The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination. Rent arrears
Under section 56(1) of the Act, the Tribunal may terminate a tenancy if the tenant has failed to remedy a 14-day breach notice for rent arrears, and it would be inequitable to refuse termination.
Under section 56(2) of the Act, if an application is made under section 56(1) and, at the time of the hearing the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, the Tribunal shall determine the application as if it had been made under section 55(1) and (2) of the Act. Decision
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owed. The tenant took no issue with the records.
The landlord issued a 14-day breach notice on 30 April 2025, advising the tenant that they were $317.57 in rent arrears. The breach was not remedied.
When the matter was first called on 21 July 2025 the tenant’s arrears totalled $1,371.43. As at the date of hearing the tenant’s arrears total $1,645.71. The tenant’s rent is more than 21 days in arrears.
There is sufficient evidence to order termination of the tenancy for rent arrears. However, at today’s hearing the parties agreed to a conditional termination of the tenancy. The landlord wants the rent and rent arrears paid and the tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.
Section 55(1A) of the Act states that the Tribunal may refuse making a final termination order for non-payment of rent under section 55(1) if, and only if, it is satisfied that the tenant will pay any rent arrears within the period specified by the Tribunal, and going forward is unlikely to commit any further breaches for rent arrears.
The tenant confirmed today that WINZ have actioned their benefit redirection and this will take effect from 30 July 2025. The tenant also confirmed WINZ have agreed to a lump sum payment of $1,440.00 to clear a portion of the arrears, along with weekly payments of $50.00 to clear the remainder.
The landlord said they have this morning received evidence from the tenant confirming the content of paragraph [13].
After a discussion the landlord and tenant agreed to the following payment plan. A lump sum payment of $1,440.00 would be paid on or before 30 July 2025 to clear a portion of the arrears. Thereafter, ongoing weekly payments of $530.00, made up of $480.00 rent and $50.00 for the debt, will be paid every Wednesday commencing 30 July 2025 until the outstanding balance is paid in full.
The Tribunal accepts that this agreement is a reasonable and constructive resolution. I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt as specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The tenancy is to continue on the condition that the tenant complies with the agreed repayment plan in addition to meeting all ongoing rent obligations as they fall due.
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) of the Act. Costs
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Name Suppression
Under section 95A of the Act a party who has been either wholly or substantially successful is entitled to name suppression unless the Tribunal finds that there are reasons relating to the conduct of the party not to do so.
This matter has been resolved by consent and on that basis, it is appropriate to grant name suppression to both parties.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5264601 — net $1,947.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 29 July2025	$1,920.00	Rent arrears (to 29 July2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,947.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,947.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s and tenant’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $1,947.00 (“the debt”) (to 29 July 2025) as calculated in the table below:
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. One payment of $1,440.00 to be paid on or before 30 July 2025. b. By weekly payments of $530.00, being $480.00 for rent and $50.00 for the debt. c. A final payment of $527.00, being $480.00 for rent and $47.00 for the debt. d. Payments will be every Wednesday, with the first payment on 30/07/2025 and continuing until 22/04/2026.
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 [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.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.
When the debt has been paid in full the conditional termination order will lapse.

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by way of telephone conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. [Tenant] appeared.
The tenancy commended on 10 May 2023 and is periodic.
On 15 May 2025 the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond.
This matter was adjourned from Monday 21 July 2025 to today’s date for the following reasons: a. To provide the tenant with sufficient time to make contact with Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ). b. For the tenant to confirm WINZ had actioned their benefit redirection request; and c. To arrange payment of the rent arrears.
The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination. Rent arrears
Under section 56(1) of the Act, the Tribunal may terminate a tenancy if the tenant has failed to remedy a 14-day breach notice for rent arrears, and it would be inequitable to refuse termination.
Under section 56(2) of the Act, if an application is made under section 56(1) and, at the time of the hearing the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, the Tribunal shall determine the application as if it had been made under section 55(1) and (2) of the Act. Decision
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owed. The tenant took no issue with the records.
The landlord issued a 14-day breach notice on 30 April 2025, advising the tenant that they were $317.57 in rent arrears. The breach was not remedied.
When the matter was first called on 21 July 2025 the tenant’s arrears totalled $1,371.43. As at the date of hearing the tenant’s arrears total $1,645.71. The tenant’s rent is more than 21 days in arrears.
There is sufficient evidence to order termination of the tenancy for rent arrears. However, at today’s hearing the parties agreed to a conditional termination of the tenancy. The landlord wants the rent and rent arrears paid and the tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.
Section 55(1A) of the Act states that the Tribunal may refuse making a final termination order for non-payment of rent under section 55(1) if, and only if, it is satisfied that the tenant will pay any rent arrears within the period specified by the Tribunal, and going forward is unlikely to commit any further breaches for rent arrears.
The tenant confirmed today that WINZ have actioned their benefit redirection and this will take effect from 30 July 2025. The tenant also confirmed WINZ have agreed to a lump sum payment of $1,440.00 to clear a portion of the arrears, along with weekly payments of $50.00 to clear the remainder.
The landlord said they have this morning received evidence from the tenant confirming the content of paragraph [13].
After a discussion the landlord and tenant agreed to the following payment plan. A lump sum payment of $1,440.00 would be paid on or before 30 July 2025 to clear a portion of the arrears. Thereafter, ongoing weekly payments of $530.00, made up of $480.00 rent and $50.00 for the debt, will be paid every Wednesday commencing 30 July 2025 until the outstanding balance is paid in full.
The Tribunal accepts that this agreement is a reasonable and constructive resolution. I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt as specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The tenancy is to continue on the condition that the tenant complies with the agreed repayment plan in addition to meeting all ongoing rent obligations as they fall due.
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) of the Act. Costs
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Name Suppression
Under section 95A of the Act a party who has been either wholly or substantially successful is entitled to name suppression unless the Tribunal finds that there are reasons relating to the conduct of the party not to do so.
This matter has been resolved by consent and on that basis, it is appropriate to grant name suppression to both parties.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5264601 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5264601 — Rent arrears

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