What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5273088 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 5273088?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,080.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $299.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5273088?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5273088?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12075656-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5273088 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 5273088?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,080.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $299.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5273088?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5273088?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12075656-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5273088 — Rent arrears

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5273088 — net $2,366.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 4 July 2025	$4,080.00	Rent arrears (to 4 July 2025
Water rates	$299.29	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,366.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,366.29

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 tenancy of [The tenant/s] at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at midnight on Friday 11 July 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,040.00 to [The landlord/s] immediately.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $2,366.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 4 July 2025)$4,080.00 Water rates$299.29 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$4,406.29 Bond$2,040.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,366.29

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by way of telephone conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant appeared.
There was a brief adjournment at the commencement of the hearing to afford the tenant the opportunity to read the landlord’s application. The tenant initially claimed the application had not been provided, but then acknowledged finding a copy in their e-mails. During the adjournment, the landlord filed an updated rent summary and water rates invoice.
The tenancy commenced on 11 May 2024 with the fixed term ending on 10 May 2025, thereafter the tenancy became periodic.
On 26 May 2025, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations, rent arrears, and reimbursement of the filing fee. At the hearing, the landlord amended their claim to include payment of outstanding water rates. The tenant took no issue with this. Rent arrears
Under section 55(1) of the Act, the Tribunal must, subject to subsection 55(2) terminate the tenancy, if at the time the application was filed, the rent was at least 21 days in 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. Should the tenancy be terminated
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing. The tenant took no issue with the records.
The landlord issued a 14-day breach notice on 19 May 2025 advising the tenant that they were $1530.00 in rent arrears. The notice expired on 2 June 2025. The breach has not been remedied.
At the date of filing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $1675.00. Rent is $510.00 per week. The rent was at least 21 days in arrears when the application was filed. At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $4080.00. The tenancy is terminated.
The landlord seeks immediate termination of the tenancy. The tenant continues to accrue rent arrears, and this is causing the landlord significant financial hardship.
The tenant asked to remain in the property for another month. They explained they were unable to pay their rent after losing their job, and also face financial hardship. The tenant said they have arranged a hardship grant to pay off the rent arrears and are looking for alternative accommodation. The tenant said they have also started a new job and will be able to pay rent until they leave.
Having considered the submissions of both parties I am satisfied that it is appropriate to terminate the tenancy at midnight on Friday 11 July 2025.
The tenant remains liable to meet all rent obligations as they fall due. Water rates
The landlord is seeking water rates up to 3 July 2025 totalling $299.29. The Tribunal was not provided with copies of the water rates bills, only an invoice. The landlord states that amount claimed is for water use only and did not include fixed charges. The tenant did not dispute the landlord’s claim. The amount claimed is awarded. 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. In this case the landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.
Under s95A(4) of the Act the Tribunal has the discretion to suppress the name and details of a party who has not been wholly or substantially successful, but on which there are other grounds to do so. I have heard from the tenant about their personal circumstances and the steps they have undertaken to address the arrears. While the facts and reasons of the case are in the public interest, in my view, after considering the evidence, publication of the tenant’s name is not in the public interest and the tenant is granted name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5273088 — net $2,366.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 4 July 2025	$4,080.00	Rent arrears (to 4 July 2025
Water rates	$299.29	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,366.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,366.29

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 tenancy of [The tenant/s] at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at midnight on Friday 11 July 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,040.00 to [The landlord/s] immediately.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $2,366.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 4 July 2025)$4,080.00 Water rates$299.29 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$4,406.29 Bond$2,040.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,366.29

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by way of telephone conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant appeared.
There was a brief adjournment at the commencement of the hearing to afford the tenant the opportunity to read the landlord’s application. The tenant initially claimed the application had not been provided, but then acknowledged finding a copy in their e-mails. During the adjournment, the landlord filed an updated rent summary and water rates invoice.
The tenancy commenced on 11 May 2024 with the fixed term ending on 10 May 2025, thereafter the tenancy became periodic.
On 26 May 2025, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations, rent arrears, and reimbursement of the filing fee. At the hearing, the landlord amended their claim to include payment of outstanding water rates. The tenant took no issue with this. Rent arrears
Under section 55(1) of the Act, the Tribunal must, subject to subsection 55(2) terminate the tenancy, if at the time the application was filed, the rent was at least 21 days in 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. Should the tenancy be terminated
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing. The tenant took no issue with the records.
The landlord issued a 14-day breach notice on 19 May 2025 advising the tenant that they were $1530.00 in rent arrears. The notice expired on 2 June 2025. The breach has not been remedied.
At the date of filing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $1675.00. Rent is $510.00 per week. The rent was at least 21 days in arrears when the application was filed. At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $4080.00. The tenancy is terminated.
The landlord seeks immediate termination of the tenancy. The tenant continues to accrue rent arrears, and this is causing the landlord significant financial hardship.
The tenant asked to remain in the property for another month. They explained they were unable to pay their rent after losing their job, and also face financial hardship. The tenant said they have arranged a hardship grant to pay off the rent arrears and are looking for alternative accommodation. The tenant said they have also started a new job and will be able to pay rent until they leave.
Having considered the submissions of both parties I am satisfied that it is appropriate to terminate the tenancy at midnight on Friday 11 July 2025.
The tenant remains liable to meet all rent obligations as they fall due. Water rates
The landlord is seeking water rates up to 3 July 2025 totalling $299.29. The Tribunal was not provided with copies of the water rates bills, only an invoice. The landlord states that amount claimed is for water use only and did not include fixed charges. The tenant did not dispute the landlord’s claim. The amount claimed is awarded. 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. In this case the landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.
Under s95A(4) of the Act the Tribunal has the discretion to suppress the name and details of a party who has not been wholly or substantially successful, but on which there are other grounds to do so. I have heard from the tenant about their personal circumstances and the steps they have undertaken to address the arrears. While the facts and reasons of the case are in the public interest, in my view, after considering the evidence, publication of the tenant’s name is not in the public interest and the tenant is granted name suppression.

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