What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5380305 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court,

How much money was awarded in case 5380305?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,428.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5380305?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5380305?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12777600-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5380305 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court,

How much money was awarded in case 5380305?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,428.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5380305?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5380305?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12777600-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5380305 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5380305 — net $3,456.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 November 2025	$5,428.57	Rent arrears to 17 November 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,456.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,456.57

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland 2104 is terminated, and possession is granted to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath, at 11.59 pm, Monday, 17 November 2025.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,000.00 (BN-00131686) to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath immediately.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath $3,456.57 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 17 November 2025$5,428.57 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$5,456.57 Bond$2,000.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,456.57

Reasons

The hearing was conducted by video.

Mr Johnson appeared as the landlord's agent.

The tenant, Mr Tafa, did not attend the hearing. I attempted to contact him by telephone. However, the call went to voicemail, and I was unable to leave a message.

The hearing then proceeded in Mr Tafa’s absence.

The tenancy is a fixed-term tenancy commencing on 13 August 2025 and ending on 31 August 2026.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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 31 October 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

Mr Johnson stated that he became aware the property had likely been abandoned when repeated attempts to contact the tenant were unsuccessful. Emails were sent, and staff attended the premises to knock on the door, but no response was received. Subsequently, on 31 October 2025, the tenant attended the office reception, advised that he was vacating that day, and returned the keys.

Before 31 October 2025, the tenant had already fallen behind on his rent payments.

Following the return of the keys, Mr Johnson commenced steps to re-let the property. Advertising began promptly, and a new tenancy commenced on 18 November 2025.

I am satisfied with the evidence that the tenancy was abandoned and that rent arrears accumulated up to 17 November 2025, being the day before the new tenancy.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy on 17 November 2025. Other claims not part of the application

I decline to hear claims for additional costs, such as general maintenance, unlocking charges, and the cost of reletting the premises, as these matters were not included in the present application. Mr Johnson may file a new application if he wishes to pursue those costs. Filing fee

Because Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath has wholly succeeded with the application, I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5380305 — net $3,456.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 November 2025	$5,428.57	Rent arrears to 17 November 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,456.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,456.57

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland 2104 is terminated, and possession is granted to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath, at 11.59 pm, Monday, 17 November 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,000.00 (BN-00131686) to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath $3,456.57 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 17 November 2025$5,428.57 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$5,456.57 Bond$2,000.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,456.57

Reasons

The hearing was conducted by video.
Mr Johnson appeared as the landlord's agent.
The tenant, Mr Tafa, did not attend the hearing. I attempted to contact him by telephone. However, the call went to voicemail, and I was unable to leave a message.
The hearing then proceeded in Mr Tafa’s absence.
The tenancy is a fixed-term tenancy commencing on 13 August 2025 and ending on 31 August 2026.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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 31 October 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
Mr Johnson stated that he became aware the property had likely been abandoned when repeated attempts to contact the tenant were unsuccessful. Emails were sent, and staff attended the premises to knock on the door, but no response was received. Subsequently, on 31 October 2025, the tenant attended the office reception, advised that he was vacating that day, and returned the keys.
Before 31 October 2025, the tenant had already fallen behind on his rent payments.
Following the return of the keys, Mr Johnson commenced steps to re-let the property. Advertising began promptly, and a new tenancy commenced on 18 November 2025.
I am satisfied with the evidence that the tenancy was abandoned and that rent arrears accumulated up to 17 November 2025, being the day before the new tenancy.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy on 17 November 2025. Other claims not part of the application
I decline to hear claims for additional costs, such as general maintenance, unlocking charges, and the cost of reletting the premises, as these matters were not included in the present application. Mr Johnson may file a new application if he wishes to pursue those costs. Filing fee
Because Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As The Agent For Ravindar Nath has wholly succeeded with the application, I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5380305 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5380305 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 101A, 8 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.