What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5319483 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road,

How much money was awarded in case 5319483?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,378.51 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $357.40 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5319483?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5319483?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12325852-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5319483 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road,

How much money was awarded in case 5319483?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,378.51 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $357.40 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5319483?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5319483?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12325852-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5319483 — 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 5319483 — net $1,683.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice	$3,378.51	Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice
Water rates	$357.40	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,683.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,683.91

Claims and awards for application 5319483 — net $1,683.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $3,378.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice

Water rates

Amount: $357.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,683.91

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,683.91

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112 is terminated, and possession is granted to The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For Candice Lovegrove immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,080.00 (3264337-008) to The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For Candice Lovegrove immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For Candice Lovegrove $1,683.91 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice $3,378.51 Water rates$357.40 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$3,763.91 Bond$2,080.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,683.91

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned but the call was not answered.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, water rates 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 13 August 2025, by an inspection of the premises, the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
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 to today. The amount ordered includes 14 days of rent in lieu of notice of termination.
The landlord provided water rates invoices that the tenant has not paid. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant.

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 5319483 — net $1,683.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice	$3,378.51	Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice
Water rates	$357.40	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,683.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,683.91

Claims and awards for application 5319483 — net $1,683.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $3,378.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice

Water rates

Amount: $357.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,683.91

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,683.91

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112 is terminated, and possession is granted to The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For Candice Lovegrove immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,080.00 (3264337-008) to The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For Candice Lovegrove immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For Candice Lovegrove $1,683.91 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears and 14 days rent in lieu of notice $3,378.51 Water rates$357.40 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$3,763.91 Bond$2,080.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,683.91

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned but the call was not answered.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, water rates 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 13 August 2025, by an inspection of the premises, the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
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 to today. The amount ordered includes 14 days of rent in lieu of notice of termination.
The landlord provided water rates invoices that the tenant has not paid. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5319483 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5319483 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 3, 21 Takanini Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.