How much money was awarded in case 5391501?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,688.31 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $3,539.52 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5391501?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5391501?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12978518-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5391501?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,688.31 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $3,539.52 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5391501?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5391501?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12978518-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

114 Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5391501 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5391501 about?

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

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5391501 — net $9,255.83 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$5,688.31	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Water rates	$3,539.52	Water rates
Net award	$9,255.83
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,255.83

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Maryanne Toalepaialiiefined, Rennei Cecelia Chou-Lee and Epe Choulee owes [The landlord/s] $9,255.83 (“the debt”).

Maryanne Toalepaialiiefined, Rennei Cecelia Chou-Lee and Epe Choulee must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 9 weekly payments of $1,950.00, being $950.00 for rent and $1,000.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $1,205.83, being $950.00 for rent and $255.83 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Thursday, with the first payment on 22/01/2026 and continuing until 26/03/2026.

Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, water bills and the filing fee.

If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears and water bills within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 114 Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612 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 tenants must pay the rent of $950.00 by 5.00pm on Friday 16 th January 2026.

Maryanne Toalepaialiiefined, Rennei Cecelia Chou-Lee and Epe Choulee must pay [The landlord/s] $9,255.83 immediately, being rent arrears to 15 January 2026, water bills and reimbursement of the filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$5,688.31 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Water rates$3,539.52 Total award$9,255.83 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$9,255.83

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

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

On the date of hearing, 15 th January 2026, the rent arrears were $5688.31 and the water bills $3539.52.

The tenants accept that they owe the rent arrears and water bills. The tenants advised that a family member has moved back into the property and is able to assist with the rent and rent arrears.

I am satisfied the tenants 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 tenants understand fully the consequences of failing to comply with this conditional termination agreement.

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. Rent arrears and water bills:

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.

The rent arrears as of 15 January 2026 are $5688.31 and the water bills $3539.52.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven them claim for rent arrears and water bills.

For completeness the rent arrears and rent agreement starts on Thursday 22 January 2026, but this week’s rent was not showing on the landlord ledger. The tenants must pay this week’s rent of $950.00 that was due on 15 th January 2025 by 5.00pm on 16 th January 2026. The tenants consider this is a mistake as their accounts show that the rent payment was made. Filing fee and suppression:

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

The landlord has applied for suppression of their name and as they have been successful, I am granting suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5391501 — net $9,255.83 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$5,688.31	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Water rates	$3,539.52	Water rates
Net award	$9,255.83
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,255.83

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Maryanne Toalepaialiiefined, Rennei Cecelia Chou-Lee and Epe Choulee owes [The landlord/s] $9,255.83 (“the debt”).
Maryanne Toalepaialiiefined, Rennei Cecelia Chou-Lee and Epe Choulee must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 9 weekly payments of $1,950.00, being $950.00 for rent and $1,000.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $1,205.83, being $950.00 for rent and $255.83 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Thursday, with the first payment on 22/01/2026 and continuing until 26/03/2026.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, water bills and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears and water bills within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 114 Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612 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 tenants must pay the rent of $950.00 by 5.00pm on Friday 16 th January 2026.
Maryanne Toalepaialiiefined, Rennei Cecelia Chou-Lee and Epe Choulee must pay [The landlord/s] $9,255.83 immediately, being rent arrears to 15 January 2026, water bills and reimbursement of the filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$5,688.31 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Water rates$3,539.52 Total award$9,255.83 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$9,255.83

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, water bills and refund of the bond. The tenants want 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.
On the date of hearing, 15 th January 2026, the rent arrears were $5688.31 and the water bills $3539.52.
The tenants accept that they owe the rent arrears and water bills. The tenants advised that a family member has moved back into the property and is able to assist with the rent and rent arrears.
I am satisfied the tenants 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 tenants understand fully the consequences of failing to comply with this conditional termination agreement.
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. Rent arrears and water bills:
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
The rent arrears as of 15 January 2026 are $5688.31 and the water bills $3539.52.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven them claim for rent arrears and water bills.
For completeness the rent arrears and rent agreement starts on Thursday 22 January 2026, but this week’s rent was not showing on the landlord ledger. The tenants must pay this week’s rent of $950.00 that was due on 15 th January 2025 by 5.00pm on 16 th January 2026. The tenants consider this is a mistake as their accounts show that the rent payment was made. Filing fee and suppression:
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for suppression of their name and as they have been successful, I am granting suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5391501 — Rent arrears at 114 Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5391501 — Rent arrears at 114 Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Award balance

Claims & awards

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Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions