What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5298580?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Hang Zhao at Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland

How much money was awarded in case 5298580?

Cleaning: $615.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,942.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5298580?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5298580?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12113690-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5298580?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Hang Zhao at Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland

How much money was awarded in case 5298580?

Cleaning: $615.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,942.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5298580?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5298580?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12113690-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5298580 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5298580 — net $986.11 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 14 July 2025	$1,942.86	Rent arrears to 14 July 2025
Cleaning	$615.25	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$986.11
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$986.11

Claims and awards for application 5298580 — net $986.11 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 14 July 2025

Amount: $1,942.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 14 July 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $615.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $986.11

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $986.11

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Hang Zhao at Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, Queen's Residences is terminated, and possession is granted to Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan, immediately.
Hang Zhao must pay Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan $986.11 immediately, as calculated in the table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 (BN-00056530) to Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend and did not respond despite being telephoned on the number ending in 010.
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 11 June 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The tenant had previously emailed advising that he may have to end the fixed term tenancy early and if the landlord did not hear from him, it should be taken as his decision to end the tenancy. There were no further communications from the tenant. On 23 June 2025 the landlords carried out an inspection and it appeared as though all valuable personal belongings were taken, and the property had a significant amount of rubbish and was very messy. The landlord attempted to contact the tenant on several further occasions to obtain confirmation of vacating the tenancy, without success.
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 of $1,942.86 at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord has not yet re-tenanted the property; however, I note that the landlord only sought rent until the possession date. See section 61(3) of the RTA.
The landlord also sought an amount for cleaning of $615.25. On review of the photographs, I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave the property reasonably clean and tidy. See section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the RTA.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 14 July 2025

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5298580 — net $986.11 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 14 July 2025	$1,942.86	Rent arrears to 14 July 2025
Cleaning	$615.25	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$986.11
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$986.11

Claims and awards for application 5298580 — net $986.11 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 14 July 2025

Amount: $1,942.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 14 July 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $615.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $986.11

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $986.11

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Hang Zhao at Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, Queen's Residences is terminated, and possession is granted to Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan, immediately.
Hang Zhao must pay Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan $986.11 immediately, as calculated in the table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 (BN-00056530) to Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend and did not respond despite being telephoned on the number ending in 010.
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 11 June 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The tenant had previously emailed advising that he may have to end the fixed term tenancy early and if the landlord did not hear from him, it should be taken as his decision to end the tenancy. There were no further communications from the tenant. On 23 June 2025 the landlords carried out an inspection and it appeared as though all valuable personal belongings were taken, and the property had a significant amount of rubbish and was very messy. The landlord attempted to contact the tenant on several further occasions to obtain confirmation of vacating the tenancy, without success.
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 of $1,942.86 at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord has not yet re-tenanted the property; however, I note that the landlord only sought rent until the possession date. See section 61(3) of the RTA.
The landlord also sought an amount for cleaning of $615.25. On review of the photographs, I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave the property reasonably clean and tidy. See section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the RTA.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because Sunrise Property Management and Services Limited as agent for Shih-Yao Lin and Chou Lan has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 14 July 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5298580 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5298580 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1105A, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central,

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

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Property management

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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

Property management

Frequently asked questions