How much money was awarded in case 5391068?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $311.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5391068?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5391068?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12948366-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5391068?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $311.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5391068?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5391068?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12948366-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

94 Mount Herbert Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay Tenancy Tribunal Case 5391068 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5391068 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] owes Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5391068 — net $339.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$311.71	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$339.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$339.71

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] owes Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd $339.71 (“the debt”).

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 1 weekly payments of $800.00, being $600.00 for rent and $200.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $739.71, being $600.00 for rent and $139.71 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Wednesday, with the first payment on 14/01/2026 and continuing until 21/01/2026.

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 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 94 Mount Herbert Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay 4200 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 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd $339.71 being rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$311.71 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$339.71 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$339.71

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant’s mobile number, but the call went unanswered. The tenant has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment and she has been served with the notice of hearing. I am proceeding with the hearing in the absence of the tenant.

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

At the time the landlord filed their application with the Tribunal the rent arrears were $1711.71. However, the tenant has been making regular weekly payment of $200.00 over the last 7 weeks towards the rent arrears. The tenant has paid $1400.00 in rent arrears to date.

I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing. As of 9 January 2026, the outstanding rent arrears are $311.71. I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the rent arrears.

Because Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5391068 — net $339.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$311.71	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$339.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$339.71

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] owes Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd $339.71 (“the debt”).
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 1 weekly payments of $800.00, being $600.00 for rent and $200.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $739.71, being $600.00 for rent and $139.71 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Wednesday, with the first payment on 14/01/2026 and continuing until 21/01/2026.
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 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 94 Mount Herbert Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay 4200 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 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd $339.71 being rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$311.71 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$339.71 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$339.71

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant’s mobile number, but the call went unanswered. The tenant has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment and she has been served with the notice of hearing. I am proceeding with the hearing in the absence of the tenant.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. 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.
At the time the landlord filed their application with the Tribunal the rent arrears were $1711.71. However, the tenant has been making regular weekly payment of $200.00 over the last 7 weeks towards the rent arrears. The tenant has paid $1400.00 in rent arrears to date.
I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing. As of 9 January 2026, the outstanding rent arrears are $311.71. I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the rent arrears.
Because Rentsmart Nz Limited As Agent For Livingston Properties Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5391068 — Rent arrears at 94 Mount Herbert Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5391068 — Rent arrears at 94 Mount Herbert Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

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 a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.