How much money was awarded in case 5333304?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,600.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5333304?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5333304?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12534613-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5333304?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,600.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5333304?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5333304?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12534613-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

19 Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere 7175 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5333304 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5333304 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 19 Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere, 7175 is

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5333304 — net $2,828.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears due to 12 October 2025	$4,600.00	Rent arrears due to 12 October 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,828.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,828.00

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 19 Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere, 7175 is terminated. Possession of the property is granted to Summit Property Management As Agent For Lucy Hodgson, at 5:00 PM on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

The Bond Centre is to release the bond of $1,800.00 (5828938-007) to Summit Property Management As Agent For Lucy Hodgson upon receipt of the required forms and a copy of this Order.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Summit Property Management As Agent For Lucy Hodgson the amount of $2,828.00 immediately, calculated as follows:

Reasons

The landlord applied to the Tribunal seeking: a. Termination of the tenancy; b. Recovery of rent arrears; c. Release of the bond; and d. Reimbursement of the filing fee.

The landlord attended the phone hearing. The tenant did not appear.. Should the Tribunal proceed in the tenant’s absence?

The landlord advised that the tenant provided her updated mobile number and email address two days before the hearing – reportedly, her third update during the two-year tenancy.

Three attempts to contact the tenant via the new mobile number were unsuccessful - it did not ring. The last known mobile number rang once and a voicemail was left, but a subsequent attempt went straight to voicemail.

The Tribunal issued the hearing notice and reminders to the tenant’s last known email address.

Upon learning of the new email, the landlord forwarded the application and hearing notice to that address and believes the tenant was aware of the hearing. Text messages confirming the tenant’s awareness were provided after the hearing.

The tenant did not contact the Tribunal to request an adjournment or alternative participation method.

The Tribunal is satisfied the tenant was properly served and had notice of the hearing. Accordingly, the hearing proceeded in her absence under section 92(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord’s application was filed on 25 August 2025, when rent arrears stood at $1,445.72, over 22 days overdue.

As rent was more than 21 days in arrears at the time of filing, the tenancy is terminated under section 55(1)(a) of the Act.

The landlord indicated willingness to consider a conditional termination had the tenant attended and addressed repayment. In her absence, no such consideration was possible. The termination is therefore final..

When should the landlord take possession?

The tenant and her child currently occupy the property, possibly with another adult.

The landlord agreed to allow occupancy until Sunday, 12 October 2025. Possession is accordingly granted to the landlord at 5:00 PM on that date, under section 64(1) of the Act..

How much rent is owed?

Weekly rent of $460.00 is due in advance each Thursday.

The landlord provided updated rent records as of 9 October 2025, including the rent due that day.

As possession is granted on 12 October 2025, rent is ordered up to that date only and not through to 16 October 2025 as weekly rent in advance would have normally covered as due on 9 October.

If the tenant remains at the property beyond 12 October (with or without the landlord’s consent), she will be liable for further rent unless otherwise agreed or ordered.

Should the bond be refunded?

Given the arrears, it is appropriate that the bond be applied toward the outstanding rent as the landlord sought.

The landlord is responsible for submitting the appropriate documentation along with a copy of this Order to the Bond Centre to process the refund.

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

As the landlord was wholly successful in its claim, the Tribunal reimburses the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5333304 — net $2,828.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears due to 12 October 2025	$4,600.00	Rent arrears due to 12 October 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,828.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,828.00

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 19 Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere, 7175 is terminated. Possession of the property is granted to Summit Property Management As Agent For Lucy Hodgson, at 5:00 PM on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
The Bond Centre is to release the bond of $1,800.00 (5828938-007) to Summit Property Management As Agent For Lucy Hodgson upon receipt of the required forms and a copy of this Order.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Summit Property Management As Agent For Lucy Hodgson the amount of $2,828.00 immediately, calculated as follows:

Reasons

The landlord applied to the Tribunal seeking: a. Termination of the tenancy; b. Recovery of rent arrears; c. Release of the bond; and d. Reimbursement of the filing fee.
The landlord attended the phone hearing. The tenant did not appear.. Should the Tribunal proceed in the tenant’s absence?
The landlord advised that the tenant provided her updated mobile number and email address two days before the hearing – reportedly, her third update during the two-year tenancy.
Three attempts to contact the tenant via the new mobile number were unsuccessful - it did not ring. The last known mobile number rang once and a voicemail was left, but a subsequent attempt went straight to voicemail.
The Tribunal issued the hearing notice and reminders to the tenant’s last known email address.
Upon learning of the new email, the landlord forwarded the application and hearing notice to that address and believes the tenant was aware of the hearing. Text messages confirming the tenant’s awareness were provided after the hearing.
The tenant did not contact the Tribunal to request an adjournment or alternative participation method.
The Tribunal is satisfied the tenant was properly served and had notice of the hearing. Accordingly, the hearing proceeded in her absence under section 92(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord’s application was filed on 25 August 2025, when rent arrears stood at $1,445.72, over 22 days overdue.
As rent was more than 21 days in arrears at the time of filing, the tenancy is terminated under section 55(1)(a) of the Act.
The landlord indicated willingness to consider a conditional termination had the tenant attended and addressed repayment. In her absence, no such consideration was possible. The termination is therefore final..

When should the landlord take possession?

The tenant and her child currently occupy the property, possibly with another adult.
The landlord agreed to allow occupancy until Sunday, 12 October 2025. Possession is accordingly granted to the landlord at 5:00 PM on that date, under section 64(1) of the Act..

How much rent is owed?

Weekly rent of $460.00 is due in advance each Thursday.
The landlord provided updated rent records as of 9 October 2025, including the rent due that day.
As possession is granted on 12 October 2025, rent is ordered up to that date only and not through to 16 October 2025 as weekly rent in advance would have normally covered as due on 9 October.
If the tenant remains at the property beyond 12 October (with or without the landlord’s consent), she will be liable for further rent unless otherwise agreed or ordered.

Should the bond be refunded?

Given the arrears, it is appropriate that the bond be applied toward the outstanding rent as the landlord sought.
The landlord is responsible for submitting the appropriate documentation along with a copy of this Order to the Bond Centre to process the refund.

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

As the landlord was wholly successful in its claim, the Tribunal reimburses the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5333304 — Rent arrears at 19 Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere 7175

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5333304 — Rent arrears at 19 Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere 7175

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

When should the landlord take possession?

How much rent is owed?

Should the bond be refunded?

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

When should the landlord take possession?

How much rent is owed?

Should the bond be refunded?

Should the filing fee be reimbursed?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.