What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5324225 about?

The tribunal order states: The application is dismissed.

How much money was awarded in case 5324225?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5324225?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5324225?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12424148-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5324225 about?

The tribunal order states: The application is dismissed.

How much money was awarded in case 5324225?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5324225?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5324225?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12424148-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5324225 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

Four of the tenants and the landlord appeared for the hearing.

Two of the tenants have applied for reduction of the fixed-term tenancy due to end in January 2027.

The Tribunal may reduce a fixed term tenancy where: a. there has been an unforeseen change in the applicant’s circumstances; and b. there would be severe hardship to the applicant if the term is not reduced; and c. the applicant’s hardship would be greater than the hardship to the other party if the term is reduced. See section 66(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The two tenants who made the application have stated that relationships between them and another tenant has deteriorated. It is causing significant stress for them. They want to be able to end the tenancy. The landlord has agreed to release tenants if they find replacement tenants or the whole house is able to be rented to new tenants.

Having heard from the parties I am satisfied that the grounds the two tenants have given for a reduction in the fixed term does not meet the test set out in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The change in the tenants’ circumstances is not unforeseen. It is always possible and foreseeable that relationships will be tested and there will be ‘falling outs’ where multiple tenants are in a tenancy. This change in relationships between tenants is a possibility that tenants must manage. Failed relationships between tenants is not sufficient reason for the Tribunal to vary or set aside the tenancy contract.

It should be noted that where there are multiple tenants in a tenancy, all the tenants must agree to a reduction in the fixed term. It is not totally clear that all tenants want to end the tenancy in this case. However this is of little importance in this case because the test for reducing the fixed term has not been met. Suppression

The Tribunal may, on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published. (s.95A(4).

There is no public interest in the names of the parties being published in this case. Suppression is granted.

Reasons

Four of the tenants and the landlord appeared for the hearing.

Two of the tenants have applied for reduction of the fixed-term tenancy due to end in January 2027.

There is no public interest in the names of the parties being published in this case. Suppression is granted.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5324225 — Tenancy dispute

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5324225 — Tenancy dispute

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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