How much money was awarded in case 5319962?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,805.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5319962?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5319962?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12386611-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5319962?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,805.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5319962?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5319962?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12386611-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5319962 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5319962 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 5319962 — net $193.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 09 September 2025	$2,805.00	Rent arrears to 09 September 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$193.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$193.00

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 Phan Khac Thanh at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 2.20 pm, Tuesday, 09 September 2025.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,640.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Phan Khac Thanh must pay [The landlord/s] $193.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 09 September 2025$2,805.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$2,833.00 Bond$2,640.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$193.00

Reasons

[Landlord 1], the landlord, attended the hearing. [Landlord 2] was also present but did not address me. The hearing was conducted via video conference.

I attempted to reach the tenant without success. The first cell number ending 8051 went directly to voicemail. I left a message.

A male answered the second cell number ending in 5507, but when I tried to speak to him, he hung up.

I then decided to continue the hearing in the tenant’s absence. The background leading to this application might explain why the tenant did not wish to engage in conversation with me. I also cannot confirm whether the person who refused to speak was in fact the tenant.

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 01 August 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

[Landlord 1] explained to me that he believed the tenancy had been abandoned after the police raided the property on 1 August 2025. He said a criminal case had been filed against the tenant, Mr. Thanh, and the police were actively pursuing him. According to [Landlord 1], the tenant had not returned to the property since the raid, leaving it fully abandoned.

He also pointed out that the last contact with Mr. Thanh was at the end of July 2025. On 27 July 2025, the tenant sent a text message to confirm the landlord’s bank details, and on 28 July 2025 Mr Thanh paid rent for the last time. Since then, there had been no further communication, and no rent had been paid. As of today, rent arrears amount to $2,805.

In addition to the rent arrears, [Landlord 1] described the condition of the property as very poor. He had taken photos showing damage and mess, which he presented as evidence. He said it would cost several thousand dollars to restore the property to a rentable condition. Because of this, he requested that the tenancy be terminated immediately so that he could re-let the property, and that the bond of $2,640 held with the bond centre be released to him to offset the losses.

Overall, [the landlord/s]’s application based on abandonment rested on three main points: a. The police raided the house and found criminal activity; b. The lack of contact and unpaid rent; and c. The state of the property.

These reasons together led [the landlord/s] to argue that Mr. Thanh had abandoned the tenancy. I agree the tenant had abandoned the property.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, 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. Filing fee

Because [the landlord/s] have wholly succeeded with the application, I must reimburse the filing fee. Name suppression

Because [the landlord/s] have wholly succeeded in proceedings I have granted the name suppression application.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5319962 — net $193.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 09 September 2025	$2,805.00	Rent arrears to 09 September 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$193.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$193.00

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 Phan Khac Thanh at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 2.20 pm, Tuesday, 09 September 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,640.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Phan Khac Thanh must pay [The landlord/s] $193.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 09 September 2025$2,805.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$2,833.00 Bond$2,640.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$193.00

Reasons

[Landlord 1], the landlord, attended the hearing. [Landlord 2] was also present but did not address me. The hearing was conducted via video conference.
I attempted to reach the tenant without success. The first cell number ending 8051 went directly to voicemail. I left a message.
A male answered the second cell number ending in 5507, but when I tried to speak to him, he hung up.
I then decided to continue the hearing in the tenant’s absence. The background leading to this application might explain why the tenant did not wish to engage in conversation with me. I also cannot confirm whether the person who refused to speak was in fact the tenant.
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 01 August 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
[Landlord 1] explained to me that he believed the tenancy had been abandoned after the police raided the property on 1 August 2025. He said a criminal case had been filed against the tenant, Mr. Thanh, and the police were actively pursuing him. According to [Landlord 1], the tenant had not returned to the property since the raid, leaving it fully abandoned.
He also pointed out that the last contact with Mr. Thanh was at the end of July 2025. On 27 July 2025, the tenant sent a text message to confirm the landlord’s bank details, and on 28 July 2025 Mr Thanh paid rent for the last time. Since then, there had been no further communication, and no rent had been paid. As of today, rent arrears amount to $2,805.
In addition to the rent arrears, [Landlord 1] described the condition of the property as very poor. He had taken photos showing damage and mess, which he presented as evidence. He said it would cost several thousand dollars to restore the property to a rentable condition. Because of this, he requested that the tenancy be terminated immediately so that he could re-let the property, and that the bond of $2,640 held with the bond centre be released to him to offset the losses.
Overall, [the landlord/s]’s application based on abandonment rested on three main points: a. The police raided the house and found criminal activity; b. The lack of contact and unpaid rent; and c. The state of the property.
These reasons together led [the landlord/s] to argue that Mr. Thanh had abandoned the tenancy. I agree the tenant had abandoned the property.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, 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. Filing fee
Because [the landlord/s] have wholly succeeded with the application, I must reimburse the filing fee. Name suppression
Because [the landlord/s] have wholly succeeded in proceedings I have granted the name suppression application.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5319962 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5319962 — Rent arrears

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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

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