How much money was awarded in case 5284822?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $780.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5284822?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5284822?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12014520-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5284822?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $780.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5284822?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5284822?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12014520-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5284822 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5284822 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 5284822 — net $807.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25 June 2025	$780.00	Rent arrears to 25 June 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$807.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$807.00

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

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to Twin Rivers Real Estate Limited As Agent For Rjn Family Trust, immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay $807.00 from the bond of $1,680.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to Twin Rivers Real Estate Limited As Agent For Rjn Family Trust immediately.

The balance of the bond of $873.00 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. The tenant did not attend the hearing. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail. The hearing proceeded in the tenant’s absence.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

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 18 June 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

The tenant and landlord had email communication on 4 June 2025. The tenant had emailed to advise that she was not safe living at the premises due to incidents of violence from people not living at the premises or visiting with the tenant’s permission. In one email the tenant said that ending her tenancy early was disappointing but also a huge relief.

The tenant last paid rent on 3 June 2025.

The landlord visited the tenancy on 4 June and 18 June 2025. She says that the premises appeared to be unlived in and there was no change between the two dates. I therefore determine that the landlord ought to have known on 4 June 2025 that the tenancy was terminated.

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

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.

The landlord also claimed for damage to broken windows. The tenant’s email advised the landlord that the damage was caused by someone not at the premises with her permission and that this was reported to the Police. On the evidence before me I am not satisfied that this is damage that the tenant is responsible for. The landlord may be able to claim insurance for this. That claim is dismissed.

Because Twin Rivers Real Estate Limited As Agent For Rjn Family Trust has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

I have suppressed the name of the tenant and the tenancy address because the email from the tenant advises that she has been a victim of domestic violence and is not safe at the address. I have taken account of the interests of the parties and the public interest pursuant to section 95A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5284822 — net $807.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25 June 2025	$780.00	Rent arrears to 25 June 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$807.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$807.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant name and identifying details.
The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to Twin Rivers Real Estate Limited As Agent For Rjn Family Trust, immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay $807.00 from the bond of $1,680.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to Twin Rivers Real Estate Limited As Agent For Rjn Family Trust immediately.
The balance of the bond of $873.00 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. The tenant did not attend the hearing. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail. The hearing proceeded in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

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 18 June 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
The tenant and landlord had email communication on 4 June 2025. The tenant had emailed to advise that she was not safe living at the premises due to incidents of violence from people not living at the premises or visiting with the tenant’s permission. In one email the tenant said that ending her tenancy early was disappointing but also a huge relief.
The tenant last paid rent on 3 June 2025.
The landlord visited the tenancy on 4 June and 18 June 2025. She says that the premises appeared to be unlived in and there was no change between the two dates. I therefore determine that the landlord ought to have known on 4 June 2025 that the tenancy was terminated.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.
The landlord also claimed for damage to broken windows. The tenant’s email advised the landlord that the damage was caused by someone not at the premises with her permission and that this was reported to the Police. On the evidence before me I am not satisfied that this is damage that the tenant is responsible for. The landlord may be able to claim insurance for this. That claim is dismissed.
Because Twin Rivers Real Estate Limited As Agent For Rjn Family Trust has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
I have suppressed the name of the tenant and the tenancy address because the email from the tenant advises that she has been a victim of domestic violence and is not safe at the address. I have taken account of the interests of the parties and the public interest pursuant to section 95A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5284822 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5284822 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions