What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5277559 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 5277559?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5277559?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5277559?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12224293-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5277559 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 5277559?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5277559?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5277559?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12224293-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5277559 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing,

Unfortunately, the tenant did not attend, and the Tribunal was unable to contact him oh the telephone.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy on various grounds, including for abandonment.

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.

On 31/5/2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises because he was arrested and has not returned since then.

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

Although the landlord gave evidence that at the time of the hearing rent was in arrears, the landlord did not wish to have an order for arrears or the filing fee.

Suppression is granted to the landlord pursuant to section 95A because they were successful in the proceedings.

Section 95A(4) allows the Tribunal, on the application of any party or its own initiative, having regard to the interest of the party and the public interest, to suppress any evidence, the name of any witness or party.

Although the tenant did not appear I am satisfied, based on the information before, me that this is a situation where it is appropriate for the Tribunal, on its own initiative, to suppress details which may identify the tenant. In doing so I do not condone the tenant’s behaviour.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing,

Unfortunately, the tenant did not attend, and the Tribunal was unable to contact him oh the telephone.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy on various grounds, including for abandonment.

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.

On 31/5/2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises because he was arrested and has not returned since then.

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

Although the landlord gave evidence that at the time of the hearing rent was in arrears, the landlord did not wish to have an order for arrears or the filing fee.

Suppression is granted to the landlord pursuant to section 95A because they were successful in the proceedings.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5277559 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5277559 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions