What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5392353 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5392353?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Plumbing Invoice: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,314.29 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $347.59 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5392353?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5392353?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12966585-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5392353 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5392353?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Plumbing Invoice: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,314.29 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $347.59 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5392353?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5392353?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12966585-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

75 Burundi Avenue, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5392353 — 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 5392353 — net $3,817.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 31 December 2025	$5,314.29	Rent arrears to 31 December 2025
Water rates	$347.59	Water rates
Plumbing invoice	$247.25	Plumbing invoice
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,817.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,817.13

Claims and awards for application 5392353 — net $3,817.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 31 December 2025

Amount: $5,314.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 31 December 2025

Water rates

Amount: $347.59
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Plumbing invoice

Amount: $247.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Plumbing invoice

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,817.13

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,817.13

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Tamati Epiha Ropata at 75 Burundi Avenue, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,120.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Tamati Epiha Ropata must pay [The landlord/s] $3,817.13 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail.
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 10 December 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. On that day the landlord attended, and the tenant had vacated the premises.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, 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.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
The landlord claims water rates and has provided water rates invoices. The amount of $347.59 is awarded for water owed by the tenant.
The landlord claims compensation for a plumbing invoice in relation to a blocked toilet. This was during the tenancy. The plumber’s report identifies that the pipes were blocked by a piece of broken glass. I consider it more likely than not that the tenant has caused this blockage and is therefore liable for the cost of unblocking the toilet pipes. The invoice amount is awarded.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. For the same reason the landlord’s name is suppressed.

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 5392353 — net $3,817.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 31 December 2025	$5,314.29	Rent arrears to 31 December 2025
Water rates	$347.59	Water rates
Plumbing invoice	$247.25	Plumbing invoice
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,817.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,817.13

Claims and awards for application 5392353 — net $3,817.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 31 December 2025

Amount: $5,314.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 31 December 2025

Water rates

Amount: $347.59
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Plumbing invoice

Amount: $247.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Plumbing invoice

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,817.13

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,817.13

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Tamati Epiha Ropata at 75 Burundi Avenue, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,120.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Tamati Epiha Ropata must pay [The landlord/s] $3,817.13 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail.
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 10 December 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. On that day the landlord attended, and the tenant had vacated the premises.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, 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.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
The landlord claims water rates and has provided water rates invoices. The amount of $347.59 is awarded for water owed by the tenant.
The landlord claims compensation for a plumbing invoice in relation to a blocked toilet. This was during the tenancy. The plumber’s report identifies that the pipes were blocked by a piece of broken glass. I consider it more likely than not that the tenant has caused this blockage and is therefore liable for the cost of unblocking the toilet pipes. The invoice amount is awarded.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. For the same reason the landlord’s name is suppressed.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5392353 — Rent arrears at 75 Burundi Avenue, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5392353 — Rent arrears at 75 Burundi Avenue, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103

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

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

Frequently asked questions