How much money was awarded in case 5280034?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,407.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $76.02 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5280034?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5280034?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12140966-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5280034?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,407.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $76.02 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5280034?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5280034?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12140966-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5280034 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5280034 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5280034 — net $2,510.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 18 July 2025	$2,407.71	Rent arrears (to 18 July 2025
Water rates: to 17 June 2025	$76.02	Water rates: to 17 June 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,510.73
Bond	$2,510.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,510.73

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

The tenancy of Hauraki Lynette and Kotahitanga Pouwhare at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025.

The Bond Centre is to pay $2,510.79 from the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately, as calculated in the table below:

The balance of the bond of $489.21 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

The hearing proceeding by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. Ms Hauraki appeared, she advised Mr Pouwhare had left the property and would not be attending the hearing.

The tenancy commenced on 30 September 2024 with the fixed term due to expire on 30 September 2025.

On 5 June 2025, the landlord filed an application with the Tribunal seeking termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations, rent arrears, outstanding water rates, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee. 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. Decision

The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owed.

The application was filed on 5 June 2025. The landlord’s application indicates that at the date of filing the tenant’s arrears totalled $2250.00. However, this figure does not align with the landlord’s up to date rent records which prove a lesser amount. The tenant was not 21 days in arrears at the date of filing.

The landlord issued a 14-day breach notice for rent arrears. The notice was issued on 29 May 2025, advising the tenant that they were $1500.00 in rent arrears, and required the breach to be remedied by 12 June 2025. The breach was not remedied.

At the date of hearing the tenant’s arrears totalled $2407.71. Rent is more than 21 days in arrears. The tenancy is terminated.

The landlord seeks possession of the property at 10:00am on Monday 21 July 2025. The landlord has become frustrated with the tenant’s lack of communication and ongoing failure to pay rent in full. The landlord noted the property is subject to a mortgage, and the rental shortfall is causing issues.

The tenant asked for the tenancy to be terminated two weeks after the hearing. The tenant states they require time to find alternative accommodation for themselves and their children.

The Tribunal is aware that the tenant has failed to comply with an earlier conditional termination order. 1

Having considered the evidence and the submission of both parties I am satisfied that it is appropriate to terminate the tenancy at midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025. Water rates

The landlord seeks water rates totalling $83.37. A water rates invoice for the period 17 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 was provided. The water consumption charges total $76.02.

The Tribunal is not satisfied that the claim of $83.37 is supported by the evidence. The landlord is awarded $76.02 for water rates charges to 17 June 2025. Costs

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Nake Suppression

Section 95A of the Act provided that on the application of a party who has been whole or substantially successful in proceedings, the Tribunal must order that the name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that it is in the public interest to publish the names of the parties, or is justified because of the parties’ conduct, or any other circumstances of the case.

The landlord has been substantially successful and is granted name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5280034 — net $2,510.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 18 July 2025	$2,407.71	Rent arrears (to 18 July 2025
Water rates: to 17 June 2025	$76.02	Water rates: to 17 June 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,510.73
Bond	$2,510.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,510.73

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Hauraki Lynette and Kotahitanga Pouwhare at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay $2,510.79 from the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately, as calculated in the table below:
The balance of the bond of $489.21 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

The hearing proceeding by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. Ms Hauraki appeared, she advised Mr Pouwhare had left the property and would not be attending the hearing.
The tenancy commenced on 30 September 2024 with the fixed term due to expire on 30 September 2025.
On 5 June 2025, the landlord filed an application with the Tribunal seeking termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations, rent arrears, outstanding water rates, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee. 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. Decision
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owed.
The application was filed on 5 June 2025. The landlord’s application indicates that at the date of filing the tenant’s arrears totalled $2250.00. However, this figure does not align with the landlord’s up to date rent records which prove a lesser amount. The tenant was not 21 days in arrears at the date of filing.
The landlord issued a 14-day breach notice for rent arrears. The notice was issued on 29 May 2025, advising the tenant that they were $1500.00 in rent arrears, and required the breach to be remedied by 12 June 2025. The breach was not remedied.
At the date of hearing the tenant’s arrears totalled $2407.71. Rent is more than 21 days in arrears. The tenancy is terminated.
The landlord seeks possession of the property at 10:00am on Monday 21 July 2025. The landlord has become frustrated with the tenant’s lack of communication and ongoing failure to pay rent in full. The landlord noted the property is subject to a mortgage, and the rental shortfall is causing issues.
The tenant asked for the tenancy to be terminated two weeks after the hearing. The tenant states they require time to find alternative accommodation for themselves and their children.
The Tribunal is aware that the tenant has failed to comply with an earlier conditional termination order. 1
Having considered the evidence and the submission of both parties I am satisfied that it is appropriate to terminate the tenancy at midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025. Water rates
The landlord seeks water rates totalling $83.37. A water rates invoice for the period 17 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 was provided. The water consumption charges total $76.02.
The Tribunal is not satisfied that the claim of $83.37 is supported by the evidence. The landlord is awarded $76.02 for water rates charges to 17 June 2025. Costs
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Nake Suppression
Section 95A of the Act provided that on the application of a party who has been whole or substantially successful in proceedings, the Tribunal must order that the name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that it is in the public interest to publish the names of the parties, or is justified because of the parties’ conduct, or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord has been substantially successful and is granted name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5280034 — Rent arrears

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