What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5337523 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 4C Blue Gum Rise, Sunnyhills,

How much money was awarded in case 5337523?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5337523?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5337523?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12383589-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5337523 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 4C Blue Gum Rise, Sunnyhills,

How much money was awarded in case 5337523?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5337523?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5337523?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12383589-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

4C Blue Gum Rise, Sunnyhills, Auckland 2010 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5337523 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

The application was decided on the papers.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears 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 15 July 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord said they had no response to multiple attempts to reach the tenant by email, text, phone and visits to the property. The landlord reported the neighbours said there was nobody coming and going at the property for more than a month, and that there was very minimal water use on water bills for the property. The landlord inspected the property on 14 August 2025 and provided an Inspection Report and photographs of the condition of the property. The photographs showed rotting food and dirty dishes left in the kitchen, rubbish and mess scattered throughout the property, many full rubbish bags left outside the property, multiple holes in walls and doors at the property, with attempts to plaster over those holes. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application.

The tenant has not contested the claim.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Reasons

The application was decided on the papers.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application.

The tenant has not contested the claim.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5337523 — Rent arrears at 4C Blue Gum Rise, Sunnyhills, Auckland 2010

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5337523 — Rent arrears at 4C Blue Gum Rise, Sunnyhills, Auckland 2010

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.