What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5340024 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5340024?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5340024?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5340024?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12641881-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5340024 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5340024?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5340024?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5340024?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12641881-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5340024 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

One of the co-tenant’s has applied to be released from a fixed term tenancy that is due to end in January 2026.

The other named co-tenants do not support the application for release from the fixed term tenancy and wish to continue with the tenancy.

The landlord has not prevented the tenant from leaving or withheld consent, and just requires documentation of any new replacement tenant.

There is some dispute about why a new replacement tenant has not been found, as between the tenants. Discussion

The Tribunal’s jurisdiction is limited to disputes between landlords and tenants relating to the tenancy. See section 77(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA).

Disputes between tenants or flatmates, where the landlord is not involved, fall outside the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. The Tribunal cannot determine disputes between tenants about internal arrangements, such as whether a co-tenant may leave or be replaced, unless the dispute also involves the landlord and relates to the tenancy agreement. A tenant wishing to leave the tenancy, is not, by itself, a claim against the landlord.

If a tenant wishes to assign the tenancy or be replaced, the landlord’s consent is required. See section 43B of the RTA. If the landlord refused consent, then there could be a claim against the landlord.

However, here, the landlord is not involved, and the issue appears to be only between the tenants.

Accordingly, the claim is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction

I have granted name suppression to all parties on the basis that the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction, and in having regard to the interests of the parties, I consider that the parties were reasonable in bringing the application in the circumstances. See section 95A of the RTA. R Harvey-Lane 31 October 2025

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

One of the co-tenant’s has applied to be released from a fixed term tenancy that is due to end in January 2026.

The other named co-tenants do not support the application for release from the fixed term tenancy and wish to continue with the tenancy.

The landlord has not prevented the tenant from leaving or withheld consent, and just requires documentation of any new replacement tenant.

There is some dispute about why a new replacement tenant has not been found, as between the tenants. Discussion

The Tribunal’s jurisdiction is limited to disputes between landlords and tenants relating to the tenancy. See section 77(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA).

However, here, the landlord is not involved, and the issue appears to be only between the tenants.

Accordingly, the claim is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction

Tenancy Tribunal case 5340024 — Tenancy dispute

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5340024 — Tenancy dispute

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Order

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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