What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5394343 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 17 France Street, Waiuku

How much money was awarded in case 5394343?

Rent Arrears: $3,064.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5394343?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5394343?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12877666-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5394343 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 17 France Street, Waiuku

How much money was awarded in case 5394343?

Rent Arrears: $3,064.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5394343?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5394343?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12877666-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

17 France Street, Waiuku 2123 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5394343 — Rent arrears

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5394343 — net $864.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 December 2025	$3,064.29	Rent arrears to 15 December 2025
Net award	$864.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$864.29

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 17 France Street, Waiuku 2123 is terminated, and possession is granted to New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen, immediately.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen $864.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,200.00 (BN-00031979) to New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing on 15 December 2025. The tenant did not.

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

As the applicant, the landlord must prove their claim to the civil law standard of proof, on the balance of probabilities.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The law

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. 1

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. Analysis

The landlord completed an inspection of the premises on 6 November 2025. Photographs from this inspection were submitted and indicate the tenant is no longer living in the premises. I say this because all of the furniture has been moved into a large pile in the lounge. The household bins are outside, along with some personal belongings and rubbish. There is no food, plates, cups or cutlery in the kitchen cupboards and drawers.

The landlord gave evidence that they spoke with the tenant on the telephone on 7 November 2025, one day after the inspection. The landlord claims the tenant told them that they had left the premises and begun a new tenancy at a different address. The landlord claims the tenant did not give them any notice. In the absence of any evidence to the contrary, I accept the landlord’s evidence.

On the balance of probabilities, I am convinced the tenant has left the premises without reasonable excuse and does not intend to return or to meet their obligations, and that no notice was given to the landlord.

The landlord submitted a rent summary, which shows the tenant owes rent arrears totalling $3,064.29 up to the date of the hearing.

Because the tenant has abandoned the premises and rent is in arrears at the hearing date, the tenancy is terminated with immediate effect. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 61.

How much does the tenant owe in rent arrears?

The tenancy is a fixed-term tenancy ending on 15 January 2026. Therefore, the tenant is liable to pay rent up to the date a new tenancy begins or the end of the fixed term, whichever occurs earlier. 2

The landlord gave evidence the premises are currently advertised for rent, but a new tenancy has not yet begun.

The landlord submitted a rent summary, which records rent arrears as being $3,064.00 up to 15 December 2025. The landlord’s claim for rent arrears is granted for this amount however, the landlord may file a further claim for rent arrears once a new tenancy begins or the fixed term ends, whichever occurs first. Filing fee

Because New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5394343 — net $864.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 December 2025	$3,064.29	Rent arrears to 15 December 2025
Net award	$864.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$864.29

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 17 France Street, Waiuku 2123 is terminated, and possession is granted to New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen, immediately.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen $864.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,200.00 (BN-00031979) to New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing on 15 December 2025. The tenant did not.

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

As the applicant, the landlord must prove their claim to the civil law standard of proof, on the balance of probabilities.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The law

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. 1

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. Analysis

The landlord submitted a rent summary, which shows the tenant owes rent arrears totalling $3,064.29 up to the date of the hearing.

Because the tenant has abandoned the premises and rent is in arrears at the hearing date, the tenancy is terminated with immediate effect. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 61.

How much does the tenant owe in rent arrears?

The landlord gave evidence the premises are currently advertised for rent, but a new tenancy has not yet begun.

Because New Age Rentals Limited As Agent For Dayne Sigvertsen has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5394343 — Rent arrears at 17 France Street, Waiuku 2123

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5394343 — Rent arrears at 17 France Street, Waiuku 2123

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe in rent arrears?

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 in rent arrears?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.