What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5396103 about?

The tribunal order states: Suppression of the Tenant and Landlord name and identifying details.

How much money was awarded in case 5396103?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5396103?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5396103?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12799276-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5396103 about?

The tribunal order states: Suppression of the Tenant and Landlord name and identifying details.

How much money was awarded in case 5396103?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5396103?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5396103?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12799276-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5396103 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

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.

On 30 October 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord says they were contacted by the tenant’s legal representative who advised that the tenant was in custody. Neighbours reported that the door has been forced open. The landlord knocked at the door and found the front door was broken, and one bedroom door frame was damaged. The property appears unoccupied as the mailbox has not been cleared, all personal clothing has been removed, and the electricity has been shut off (photographs provided). The landlord has made multiple attempts to contact the tenant and his family without success.

The landlord provided rent records which show that rent is in arrears and was last paid on 12 November.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

Due to the circumstances of this case, name suppression for both parties has been granted.

Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord provided rent records which show that rent is in arrears and was last paid on 12 November.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

Due to the circumstances of this case, name suppression for both parties has been granted.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5396103 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5396103 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions