What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5311923 about?

The tribunal order states: The Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.

How much money was awarded in case 5311923?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5311923?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5311923?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12706847-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5311923 about?

The tribunal order states: The Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.

How much money was awarded in case 5311923?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5311923?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5311923?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12706847-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5311923 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

The tenant filed an application with the Tenancy Tribunal seeking a refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy.

The hearing of this application took place by video conference on 12 November 2025. The landlord attended the hearing.

The tenant did not attend the hearing. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant using the phone number provided in the application, but there was no response.

As this is an application brought by the tenant, the burden of proof rests with the tenant. The tenant is required to establish her claim on the balance of probabilities – that is, that it is more likely than not that she is entitled to the order sought.

In the absence of any evidence or submissions from the tenant, and with her failing to appear or make contact during the hearing, the tenant has not discharged the burden of proof.

The landlord appeared at the hearing and opposed the tenant’s application for refund of the bond.

The landlord stated that there were rent arrears outstanding at the end of the tenancy, and that the arrears exceeded the bond amount.

However, as there is no cross-application filed by the landlord, the Tribunal is unable to make any orders in relation to the landlord’s claims for rent arrears or retention of the bond.

The landlord was advised during the hearing that she may file her own claim through Tenancy Services if she wishes to recover the bond or pursue rent arrears.

The Tribunal is satisfied that the tenant has not proven her claim. Her non- attendance at the hearing and failure to engage with the Tribunal prevented her from presenting any evidence or explanation to support the application.

As a result, the tenant’s claim is dismissed.

As the tenant has not succeeded in her claim, the Tribunal considers it reasonable to grant name suppression to the landlord under section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

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