What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5389688 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at 206 Naenae Road, Naenae,

How much money was awarded in case 5389688?

Rent Arrears: $3,929.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5389688?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5389688?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12817501-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5389688 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at 206 Naenae Road, Naenae,

How much money was awarded in case 5389688?

Rent Arrears: $3,929.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5389688?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5389688?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12817501-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

206 Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5389688 — 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 5389688 — net $3,929.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 02/07/2025	$3,929.00	Rent arrears to 02/07/2025
Net award	$3,929.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,929.00

Claims and awards for application 5389688 — net $3,929.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 02/07/2025

Amount: $3,929.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 02/07/2025

Net award

Landlord $3,929.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,929.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at 206 Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities, immediately.
[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,929.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by teleconference. The landlord attended, but the tenant did not. Attempts were made to contact the tenant using the telephone number provided in the application, but all calls went unanswered. I am satisfied that proper service of the hearing notice has been effected, and it is therefore reasonable to proceed in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, possession of the premises, and rent arrears on the basis that the tenant has abandoned the premises.

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.
The landlord states that they conducted an inspection of the premises on 4 June 2025, during which they discovered that the tenant had removed most of their belongings and the cupboards were empty. Photographs produced by the landlord confirm this. Following the inspection, the landlord attempted to contact the tenant and subsequently issued breach notices in October 2025.
In the absence of contrary evidence, and given the inspection findings, I am satisfied that 4 June 2025 is the date on which the landlord became aware—or ought reasonably to have become aware—that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
As the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

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.

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 5389688 — net $3,929.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 02/07/2025	$3,929.00	Rent arrears to 02/07/2025
Net award	$3,929.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,929.00

Claims and awards for application 5389688 — net $3,929.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 02/07/2025

Amount: $3,929.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 02/07/2025

Net award

Landlord $3,929.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,929.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at 206 Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities, immediately.
[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,929.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by teleconference. The landlord attended, but the tenant did not. Attempts were made to contact the tenant using the telephone number provided in the application, but all calls went unanswered. I am satisfied that proper service of the hearing notice has been effected, and it is therefore reasonable to proceed in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, possession of the premises, and rent arrears on the basis that the tenant has abandoned the premises.

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.
The landlord states that they conducted an inspection of the premises on 4 June 2025, during which they discovered that the tenant had removed most of their belongings and the cupboards were empty. Photographs produced by the landlord confirm this. Following the inspection, the landlord attempted to contact the tenant and subsequently issued breach notices in October 2025.
In the absence of contrary evidence, and given the inspection findings, I am satisfied that 4 June 2025 is the date on which the landlord became aware—or ought reasonably to have become aware—that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
As the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

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.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5389688 — Rent arrears at 206 Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5389688 — Rent arrears at 206 Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011

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

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