How much money was awarded in case 5361329?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5361329?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Leaks.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5361329?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12619911-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5361329?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5361329?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Leaks.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5361329?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12619911-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5361329 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5361329 about?

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

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details and the tenancy address.

The tenancy of Leon Korewha at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], 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?

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 7 October 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord said the tenant had not been paying rent and had not responded to attempts made by the landlord to contact them. The landlord gave the tenant notice of an inspection, as there was a broken back door and suspected large water leak at the property. The landlord visited the property on 7 October 2025 and provided photographs of the condition of the property then. The photographs show an extremely messy property, with upended furniture, bedding and clothing and rubbish strewn everywhere, excrement and food on the carpet, broken glass in the front door and extremely poor condition in the interior of the property. The landlord said the property had broken doors, missing wall tiles, a running toilet and more mess in the garage. The landlord believed the property was unlivable in its condition as it was a health hazard. The landlord said the neighbour indicated they had not seen the tenant for a few weeks and there had been 2 visits to the property by the police, due to break-ins at the property. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The tenant did not contest the claim.

Whilst the landlord only provided rent records starting on 4 June 2025, and not from the start of the tenancy, the rent arrears on 4 June 2025 had a zero balance, but showed there were rent arrears at the date of the filing of the application.

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. Suppression

The landlord requested name suppression, which is granted as they have been successful with the claim. See section 95A(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details and the tenancy address.
The tenancy of Leon Korewha at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], 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?

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 7 October 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord said the tenant had not been paying rent and had not responded to attempts made by the landlord to contact them. The landlord gave the tenant notice of an inspection, as there was a broken back door and suspected large water leak at the property. The landlord visited the property on 7 October 2025 and provided photographs of the condition of the property then. The photographs show an extremely messy property, with upended furniture, bedding and clothing and rubbish strewn everywhere, excrement and food on the carpet, broken glass in the front door and extremely poor condition in the interior of the property. The landlord said the property had broken doors, missing wall tiles, a running toilet and more mess in the garage. The landlord believed the property was unlivable in its condition as it was a health hazard. The landlord said the neighbour indicated they had not seen the tenant for a few weeks and there had been 2 visits to the property by the police, due to break-ins at the property. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.
The tenant did not contest the claim.
Whilst the landlord only provided rent records starting on 4 June 2025, and not from the start of the tenancy, the rent arrears on 4 June 2025 had a zero balance, but showed there were rent arrears at the date of the filing of the application.
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. Suppression
The landlord requested name suppression, which is granted as they have been successful with the claim. See section 95A(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5361329 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5361329 — Rent arrears

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

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions