What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5342790 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 5342790?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $253.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5342790?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5342790?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12561320-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5342790 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 5342790?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $253.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5342790?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5342790?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12561320-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5342790 — Rent arrears

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5342790 — net $281.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10/10/2025	$253.71	Rent arrears to 10/10/2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$281.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$281.71

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant and Landlord’s names and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $281.71 (“the debt”), calculated in the table below:
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By weekly payments of $110.00, being $90.00 for rent and $20.00 for the debt. b. Payments are to be made every Tuesday, starting 14/10/2025 and continuing until 20/01/2026. c. These payments are to be made via Work and Income redirection, as arranged between the parties.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 5 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 5 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, which was conducted by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. Several attempts were made by the Tribunal to contact the tenant on the number provided, but these went to voicemail. The landlord advised that they had recently discussed the matter with the tenant and reached a repayment arrangement. The landlord also understood that the tenant intended to attend the hearing to confirm the arrangement.
Given the tenant’s awareness of the hearing and the efforts made to contact him, I was satisfied it was reasonable to proceed with the hearing in his absence.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy and rent arrears. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord explained that while they originally sought termination due to abandonment, the tenant has since returned to the premises. The landlord and tenant have agreed that the tenant will maintain ongoing rent payments and pay an additional $20.00 per week toward the debt. A Work and Income redirection is already in place to support this arrangement. The landlord is satisfied with the arrangement provided the payments are made consistently.
The evidence shows the tenant was at least 21 days in arrears on the filing date. Under section 55(1)(a) of the RTA, the Tribunal must make either a final or conditional termination order. Here, the landlord supports a conditional termination order, provided rent and arrears are paid as agreed.
I accept the parties have reached a genuine arrangement, supported by a Work and Income redirection, to ensure regular payments. This provides sufficient assurance that the debt will be repaid and supports the continuation of the tenancy.
Under section 55(1A), a conditional termination order may be granted if the Tribunal is satisfied the tenant will meet their obligations. Based on the landlord’s evidence and the redirection in place, I am satisfied of this. The order allows for the tenancy to be sustained, while enabling the landlord to seek possession if the tenant fails to comply. While it would have been preferable for the tenant to attend the hearing to confirm their agreement and formally commit to the arrangement, I am satisfied—and with the landlord’s consent—that there is sufficient basis to issue an enforceable order in the tenant’s absence.
A conditional termination order provides certainty for both parties and avoids the need for further enforcement proceedings, provided the tenant continues to meet his obligations under the formalised plan. If the tenant defaults, the landlord may enforce possession under section 64(4)(b) of the RTA for a period of up to 90 days from the first breach.
The landlord also sought reimbursement of the filing fee, which I have awarded under section 102(4) of the RTA because the landlord has succeeded with the claim. Additional Matters
The landlord indicated that the tenant has agreed to pay for compensation for damages of $2,696.75 once the arrears are cleared. It is understood that the additional weekly $20 payment would continue and go towards the damages At present, the landlord’s claim is supported only by a quote, not an invoice. Under established Tribunal practice and evidential requirements, quotes are not sufficient proof of loss for an award. However, the Tribunal notes the parties’ agreement and expects that future payments toward this amount will be managed outside this order unless further application is made with proper evidence. Suppression order
Given that this is effectively a consent arrangement, I consider it reasonable and appropriate to grant suppression of the landlord and tenant’s names and identifying details under section 95A RTA, to avoid any disproportionate consequences arising from publication.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5342790 — net $281.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10/10/2025	$253.71	Rent arrears to 10/10/2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$281.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$281.71

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant and Landlord’s names and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $281.71 (“the debt”), calculated in the table below:
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By weekly payments of $110.00, being $90.00 for rent and $20.00 for the debt. b. Payments are to be made every Tuesday, starting 14/10/2025 and continuing until 20/01/2026. c. These payments are to be made via Work and Income redirection, as arranged between the parties.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 5 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 5 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, which was conducted by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. Several attempts were made by the Tribunal to contact the tenant on the number provided, but these went to voicemail. The landlord advised that they had recently discussed the matter with the tenant and reached a repayment arrangement. The landlord also understood that the tenant intended to attend the hearing to confirm the arrangement.
Given the tenant’s awareness of the hearing and the efforts made to contact him, I was satisfied it was reasonable to proceed with the hearing in his absence.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy and rent arrears. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord explained that while they originally sought termination due to abandonment, the tenant has since returned to the premises. The landlord and tenant have agreed that the tenant will maintain ongoing rent payments and pay an additional $20.00 per week toward the debt. A Work and Income redirection is already in place to support this arrangement. The landlord is satisfied with the arrangement provided the payments are made consistently.
The evidence shows the tenant was at least 21 days in arrears on the filing date. Under section 55(1)(a) of the RTA, the Tribunal must make either a final or conditional termination order. Here, the landlord supports a conditional termination order, provided rent and arrears are paid as agreed.
I accept the parties have reached a genuine arrangement, supported by a Work and Income redirection, to ensure regular payments. This provides sufficient assurance that the debt will be repaid and supports the continuation of the tenancy.
Under section 55(1A), a conditional termination order may be granted if the Tribunal is satisfied the tenant will meet their obligations. Based on the landlord’s evidence and the redirection in place, I am satisfied of this. The order allows for the tenancy to be sustained, while enabling the landlord to seek possession if the tenant fails to comply. While it would have been preferable for the tenant to attend the hearing to confirm their agreement and formally commit to the arrangement, I am satisfied—and with the landlord’s consent—that there is sufficient basis to issue an enforceable order in the tenant’s absence.
A conditional termination order provides certainty for both parties and avoids the need for further enforcement proceedings, provided the tenant continues to meet his obligations under the formalised plan. If the tenant defaults, the landlord may enforce possession under section 64(4)(b) of the RTA for a period of up to 90 days from the first breach.
The landlord also sought reimbursement of the filing fee, which I have awarded under section 102(4) of the RTA because the landlord has succeeded with the claim. Additional Matters
The landlord indicated that the tenant has agreed to pay for compensation for damages of $2,696.75 once the arrears are cleared. It is understood that the additional weekly $20 payment would continue and go towards the damages At present, the landlord’s claim is supported only by a quote, not an invoice. Under established Tribunal practice and evidential requirements, quotes are not sufficient proof of loss for an award. However, the Tribunal notes the parties’ agreement and expects that future payments toward this amount will be managed outside this order unless further application is made with proper evidence. Suppression order
Given that this is effectively a consent arrangement, I consider it reasonable and appropriate to grant suppression of the landlord and tenant’s names and identifying details under section 95A RTA, to avoid any disproportionate consequences arising from publication.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5342790 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5342790 — Rent arrears

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Should a conditional termination order be made?

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Should a conditional termination order be made?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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