What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5397709 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road,

How much money was awarded in case 5397709?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5397709?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5397709?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12792957-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5397709 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road,

How much money was awarded in case 5397709?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5397709?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5397709?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12792957-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7025 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5397709 — Tenancy dispute

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Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7025 is terminated, and possession is granted to Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd, immediately.

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.
This is a fixed term tenancy to 30 January 2026.
On 25 November 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord carried out an inspection and found minimal personal belongings, empty fridge, and no bedding (photographs provided). The landlord has made attempts to contact the tenant without success. The landlord has been informed that the tenant is now living up north.
The landlord provided rent records which prove that rent is in arrears and was last paid on 5 November 2025.
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.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5397709 — Tenancy dispute at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7025

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Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5397709 — Tenancy dispute at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7025

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Property management

Frequently asked questions