What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5343911 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way,

How much money was awarded in case 5343911?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,620.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5343911?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5343911?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12470028-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5343911 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way,

How much money was awarded in case 5343911?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,620.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5343911?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5343911?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12470028-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5343911 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5343911 — net $1,648.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 October 2025	$1,620.00	Rent arrears to 3 October 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,648.00
Bond	$1,648.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,648.00

Claims and awards for application 5343911 — net $1,648.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 October 2025

Amount: $1,620.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 October 2025

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,648.00

Bond

Landlord $1,648.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,648.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104, Twin Towers is terminated, and possession is granted to Barfoot & Thompson Limited Manukau As Agent For Balpreet Singh And [The landlord/s], at 12 September 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay $1,648.00 from the bond of $2,160.00 (BN- 00123583) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited Manukau As Agent For Balpreet Singh And [The landlord/s] immediately.
The balance of the bond of $512.00 is to remain at the Bond Centre. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 3 October 2025$1,620.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$1,648.00 Bond$1,648.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone.
The tenant was telephoned but did not answer.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.
The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear 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 12 September 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
The tenant’s brother had made contact with the landlord to explain that the tenant had been taken into custody and would not be returning to the property.
The tenant’s brother was telephoned and he confirmed: a. He is authorised by his brother to speak on his behalf. b. His brother is in custody. c. If his brother is granted bail, he will not be allowed to return to the property. d. The tenant wishes to end the tenancy.
The tenant’s lawyer has provided written confirmation that the tenant is currently in custody.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.
Because Barfoot & Thompson Limited Manukau As Agent For Balpreet Singh And [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5343911 — net $1,648.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 October 2025	$1,620.00	Rent arrears to 3 October 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,648.00
Bond	$1,648.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,648.00

Claims and awards for application 5343911 — net $1,648.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 October 2025

Amount: $1,620.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 October 2025

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,648.00

Bond

Landlord $1,648.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,648.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104, Twin Towers is terminated, and possession is granted to Barfoot & Thompson Limited Manukau As Agent For Balpreet Singh And [The landlord/s], at 12 September 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay $1,648.00 from the bond of $2,160.00 (BN- 00123583) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited Manukau As Agent For Balpreet Singh And [The landlord/s] immediately.
The balance of the bond of $512.00 is to remain at the Bond Centre. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 3 October 2025$1,620.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$1,648.00 Bond$1,648.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone.
The tenant was telephoned but did not answer.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.
The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear 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 12 September 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
The tenant’s brother had made contact with the landlord to explain that the tenant had been taken into custody and would not be returning to the property.
The tenant’s brother was telephoned and he confirmed: a. He is authorised by his brother to speak on his behalf. b. His brother is in custody. c. If his brother is granted bail, he will not be allowed to return to the property. d. The tenant wishes to end the tenancy.
The tenant’s lawyer has provided written confirmation that the tenant is currently in custody.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.
Because Barfoot & Thompson Limited Manukau As Agent For Balpreet Singh And [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5343911 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5343911 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1109, 17 Putney Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104,

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions