What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5402468 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5402468?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $641.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5402468?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5402468?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13115526-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5402468 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5402468?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $641.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5402468?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5402468?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13115526-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

27 Blomfield Street, Nawton, Hamilton 3200 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5402468 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5402468 — net $669.43 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 12 February 2026	$641.43	Rent arrears (to 12 February 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$669.43
Bond	$669.43
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$669.43

[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited As Agent For Amanda Joy Lock $0.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 12 February 2026.

The Bond Centre is to pay $669.43 from the bond of $2,400.00 (BN-17325423) to [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited As Agent For Amanda Joy Lock immediately.

The balance of the bond of $1,730.57 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

On 1 December 2025, the landlord filed an application with the Tribunal seeking termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations to pay rent, rent arrears, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Ms Aimee Grant, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant did not appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.

At the hearing, the landlord withdrew their claim for termination of the tenancy. The tenant gave notice terminating the tenancy effective 4 March 2026. Relevant legal considerations

The relevant law that applies is found in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).

With any claim before the Tenancy Tribunal, the Tribunal applies the usual civil law standards and expectations.

That includes a requirement that the party bringing the claim (the applicant), establish their claims “on the balance of probabilities.” The balance of probabilities means more likely than unlikely, or in mathematical terms, has a fractionally more than 50% likelihood. The Tribunal does not need to be certain or very sure about any claim, only that what is claimed is likely.

This obligation carried by the applicant is referred to as the “burden of proof.” Independent witnesses, corroborating documents and photographs are an important part of discharging this burden.

As noted by the District Court in Kaipo v Clarke & McCarthy (DC) TT233/02, in practical terms this means that: ... [L]ike anyone who brings an application before a Tribunal or Court, it is incumbent upon the applicant to provide the evidence necessary to prove the case. If the applicant fails to do that, then their application will be dismissed whether it has merit or not because it is up to the applicant to provide the necessary evidence. It is not up to the other parties, and it is certainly not up to the Tribunal to extract evidence. Background of the tenancy

The tenancy commenced on 6 August 2023 with the fixed term ending on 5 August 2024, there after the tenancy became periodic.

How much is owed in rent arrears?

The landlord has provided up-to-date rent records which prove the amount owing to the date of hearing totals $641.43. The amount claimed is ordered.

The landlord told the Tribunal that the parties have had a positive working relationship. However, the rent exceeds the tenants means despite being reduced by $30.00 per week.

The landlord asked for an order requiring the tenant to pay rent until the end of the tenancy. The Tribunal declined to make such an order. The tenant has an obligation to pay rent as and when it falls due in accordance with the tenancy agreement and section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Failure to do so could result in a breach notice being issued and further application to the Tribunal. Other matters

Because [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited As Agent For Amanda Joy Lock has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

The landlord did not seek name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5402468 — net $669.43 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 12 February 2026	$641.43	Rent arrears (to 12 February 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$669.43
Bond	$669.43
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$669.43

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited As Agent For Amanda Joy Lock $0.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 12 February 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay $669.43 from the bond of $2,400.00 (BN-17325423) to [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited As Agent For Amanda Joy Lock immediately.
The balance of the bond of $1,730.57 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

On 1 December 2025, the landlord filed an application with the Tribunal seeking termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations to pay rent, rent arrears, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Ms Aimee Grant, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant did not appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.
At the hearing, the landlord withdrew their claim for termination of the tenancy. The tenant gave notice terminating the tenancy effective 4 March 2026. Relevant legal considerations
The relevant law that applies is found in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).
With any claim before the Tenancy Tribunal, the Tribunal applies the usual civil law standards and expectations.
That includes a requirement that the party bringing the claim (the applicant), establish their claims “on the balance of probabilities.” The balance of probabilities means more likely than unlikely, or in mathematical terms, has a fractionally more than 50% likelihood. The Tribunal does not need to be certain or very sure about any claim, only that what is claimed is likely.
This obligation carried by the applicant is referred to as the “burden of proof.” Independent witnesses, corroborating documents and photographs are an important part of discharging this burden.
As noted by the District Court in Kaipo v Clarke & McCarthy (DC) TT233/02, in practical terms this means that: ... [L]ike anyone who brings an application before a Tribunal or Court, it is incumbent upon the applicant to provide the evidence necessary to prove the case. If the applicant fails to do that, then their application will be dismissed whether it has merit or not because it is up to the applicant to provide the necessary evidence. It is not up to the other parties, and it is certainly not up to the Tribunal to extract evidence. Background of the tenancy
The tenancy commenced on 6 August 2023 with the fixed term ending on 5 August 2024, there after the tenancy became periodic.

How much is owed in rent arrears?

The landlord has provided up-to-date rent records which prove the amount owing to the date of hearing totals $641.43. The amount claimed is ordered.
The landlord told the Tribunal that the parties have had a positive working relationship. However, the rent exceeds the tenants means despite being reduced by $30.00 per week.
The landlord asked for an order requiring the tenant to pay rent until the end of the tenancy. The Tribunal declined to make such an order. The tenant has an obligation to pay rent as and when it falls due in accordance with the tenancy agreement and section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Failure to do so could result in a breach notice being issued and further application to the Tribunal. Other matters
Because [The landlord/s] And Portfolio Management Limited As Agent For Amanda Joy Lock has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord did not seek name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5402468 — Rent arrears at 27 Blomfield Street, Nawton, Hamilton 3200

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5402468 — Rent arrears at 27 Blomfield Street, Nawton, Hamilton 3200

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed in rent arrears?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed in rent arrears?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions