How much money was awarded in case 5323980?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,340.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5323980?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5323980?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12434459-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5323980?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,340.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5323980?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5323980?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12434459-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Flat 1, 2 Vine Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5323980 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5323980 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Flat 1, 2 Vine Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216 is

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5323980 — net $1,248.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 September 2025	$2,340.00	Rent arrears to 19 September 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,248.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,248.00

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Flat 1, 2 Vine Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216 is terminated.

The Bond Centre is to release the bond of $1,120.00 (BN-00060067) to Utrust Property Management Limited, as agent for Graeme Joe and [The landlord/s], upon receipt of the correct documentation. The landlord must file this documentation along with a copy of this Order.

[The tenant/s] must immediately pay Utrust Property Management Limited, as agent for Graeme Joe and [The landlord/s], $1,248.00 for rent arrears up to 19 September 2025, as detailed below.

Reasons

The parties entered a fixed-term tenancy from 20 March 2025 to 30 September 2025.

On 11 August 2025, the landlord applied to the Tribunal seeking rent arrears, termination of the tenancy, possession of the property, and bond refund.

On 16 September 2025 at 8:07 pm, the tenant emailed the landlord stating he would leave the property the following day.

The landlord took possession of the property, identified potential post-vacation costs, and is considering options regarding the tenant’s early termination of the fixed term. These matters are outside the scope of this hearing.

At the hearing, the landlord sought rent arrears, tenancy termination, and bond refund.

The tenant did not attend the hearing, which was held via video link on 19 September 2025. Should the Tribunal proceed in the tenant’s absence?

The landlord informed the Tribunal he did not expect the tenant to attend, as communication had only been with the tenant’s father, who is not a party to these proceedings.

The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant using numbers provided, including one answered by the tenant’s cousin. The cousin explained the tenant was at a job interview, requested an adjournment, and promised to update within 10 minutes.

The landlord wished to proceed. As the tenant was properly served by email and had not requested an adjournment or alternative attendance before or during the hearing, the Tribunal decided to proceed in the tenant’s absence.

Upon follow-up, the cousin requested an adjournment or notification of the hearing outcome. With consent, her email was added for service to receive hearing updates.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The tenant’s email to the landlord on 16 September was not valid notice to terminate the fixed-term tenancy, given the fixed term nature of the tenancy and landlord consent was not otherwise obtained. Without a Tribunal order, the tenancy remained in place on 19 September 2025.

The landlord’s rent summary shows $940.00 arrears was owed when the application was filed on 11 August 2025, representing 21 days’ arrears.

As rent was at least 21 days in arrears at the time of application, the tenancy is terminated pursuant to section 55(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

How much rent does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records supporting the amounts owed.

The tenant’s cousin offered to arrange a payment plan, but it was inappropriate to agree one in the tenant’s absence, as he is the person bound by the arrangement once ordered. The landlord remains open to discussing a payment plan with the cousin outside the hearing.

How should the bond be released?

The bond is to be released to the landlord to offset rent arrears.

The landlord must file the necessary paperwork with the Bond Centre, along with a copy of this Order.

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

As Utrust Property Management Limited, as agent for Graeme Joe and [The landlord/s], has fully succeeded with the claim, the filing fee is reimbursed accordingly..

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5323980 — net $1,248.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 September 2025	$2,340.00	Rent arrears to 19 September 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,248.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,248.00

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Flat 1, 2 Vine Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216 is terminated.
The Bond Centre is to release the bond of $1,120.00 (BN-00060067) to Utrust Property Management Limited, as agent for Graeme Joe and [The landlord/s], upon receipt of the correct documentation. The landlord must file this documentation along with a copy of this Order.
[The tenant/s] must immediately pay Utrust Property Management Limited, as agent for Graeme Joe and [The landlord/s], $1,248.00 for rent arrears up to 19 September 2025, as detailed below.

Reasons

The parties entered a fixed-term tenancy from 20 March 2025 to 30 September 2025.
On 11 August 2025, the landlord applied to the Tribunal seeking rent arrears, termination of the tenancy, possession of the property, and bond refund.
On 16 September 2025 at 8:07 pm, the tenant emailed the landlord stating he would leave the property the following day.
The landlord took possession of the property, identified potential post-vacation costs, and is considering options regarding the tenant’s early termination of the fixed term. These matters are outside the scope of this hearing.
At the hearing, the landlord sought rent arrears, tenancy termination, and bond refund.
The tenant did not attend the hearing, which was held via video link on 19 September 2025. Should the Tribunal proceed in the tenant’s absence?
The landlord informed the Tribunal he did not expect the tenant to attend, as communication had only been with the tenant’s father, who is not a party to these proceedings.
The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant using numbers provided, including one answered by the tenant’s cousin. The cousin explained the tenant was at a job interview, requested an adjournment, and promised to update within 10 minutes.
The landlord wished to proceed. As the tenant was properly served by email and had not requested an adjournment or alternative attendance before or during the hearing, the Tribunal decided to proceed in the tenant’s absence.
Upon follow-up, the cousin requested an adjournment or notification of the hearing outcome. With consent, her email was added for service to receive hearing updates.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The tenant’s email to the landlord on 16 September was not valid notice to terminate the fixed-term tenancy, given the fixed term nature of the tenancy and landlord consent was not otherwise obtained. Without a Tribunal order, the tenancy remained in place on 19 September 2025.
The landlord’s rent summary shows $940.00 arrears was owed when the application was filed on 11 August 2025, representing 21 days’ arrears.
As rent was at least 21 days in arrears at the time of application, the tenancy is terminated pursuant to section 55(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

How much rent does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records supporting the amounts owed.
The tenant’s cousin offered to arrange a payment plan, but it was inappropriate to agree one in the tenant’s absence, as he is the person bound by the arrangement once ordered. The landlord remains open to discussing a payment plan with the cousin outside the hearing.

How should the bond be released?

The bond is to be released to the landlord to offset rent arrears.
The landlord must file the necessary paperwork with the Bond Centre, along with a copy of this Order.

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

As Utrust Property Management Limited, as agent for Graeme Joe and [The landlord/s], has fully succeeded with the claim, the filing fee is reimbursed accordingly..

Tenancy Tribunal case 5323980 — Rent arrears at Flat 1, 2 Vine Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5323980 — Rent arrears at Flat 1, 2 Vine Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much rent does the tenant owe?

How should the bond be released?

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much rent does the tenant owe?

How should the bond be released?

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions